Sale Day Driver I

Cox Automotive; Matteson (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Cox Automotive in Matteson, IL is seeking a Vehicle Operations Aide to move, stage, and park vehicles on Auction property and drive vehicles to sale lanes on designated days. The role involves safe operation, adherence to driving rules, and assisting customers and staff.

The position supports vehicle movement across lots, helps with basic operating checks, and participates in safety programs. Compensation is USD 17.60 per hour with potential for additional incentives.

Qualifications

• Safe drivers with valid license and the ability to enter/exit vehicles regularly.
• Ability to stand, walk, and maneuver vehicles for extended periods.
• Good communication and courtesy when assisting customers and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Drive vehicles through Auction lanes on sale days safely.
• Drive vehicles to/from designated areas on premises and to customer dealerships, observing rules.
• Line up and park vehicles in correct order; locate lost vehicles.
• Assist with getting vehicles operating; inflate tires and jump start if needed; report issues.
• Assist customers and coworkers as needed.
• Demonstrate safety and participate in Safety Excellence activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Safe driving

Defensive driving

Customer service

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

This position is responsible for the safe moving, staging, and parking of vehicles on Auction property, driving vehicles to and from Auction lots and customer businesses, and driving vehicles through Auction sale lanes on designated sale days and in compliance with Auction safety rules and regulations.

Shift: Thursday 8am - 12pm

Job Responsibilities:

• Drive vehicles through Auction lanes on sale day in a safe manner.


• Drive vehicles to and from designated areas on Auction premises and to and from customer dealerships and businesses, while observing Auction driving rules, rules of the road and demonstrating courtesy and defensive driving principles.


• Line up and park vehicles in the correct order as directed by supervisor or team leader, move vehicles as necessary, and locate \"lost\" vehicles.


• Assist with getting vehicles operating as needed. If necessary, inflate tires and jump start vehicles using a battery box and air tank. Notify supervisor when a vehicle is inoperative; notify Service or Gas Truck Driver when vehicle is out of gas.


• Assist customers (i.e., dealers, account representatives, rental agencies, etc.) and coworkers as needed.


• Visibly demonstrate safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures and modeling the behaviors related to such. Actively participate in support of all safety activities aligned with Safety Excellence.


• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Safe drivers needed; valid driver's license required


• Constantly required to enter and exit vehicles.


• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.


• Ability to walk long distances.


• Regularly required to stand, walk, reach, talk and hear.


• Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat and climb.


• Ability to lift 1-15 pounds.


• Vision abilities required include close, distance and color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Preferred:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.


• Ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmission.


• Previous auction experience.

Work Environment:

Frequent exposure to outdoor weather conditions. Moderate noise level.

USD 17.60 per hour

Compensation:

Hourly pay rate is $17.60. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.

Benefits:

Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.

EOE, including disability/vets