Sale Day Driver I

Cox Automotive; Slidell (LA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Automotive in Slidell, LA is seeking a vehicle operations helper to move, park, and stage cars on auction property. The role includes driving vehicles through lanes on sale days and assisting customers and staff while following safety rules.

Responsibilities include lining up vehicles, performing basic operations, and ensuring vehicles are parked correctly. Applicants should have a valid driver's license and be able to work outdoors in variable weather.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, and climb.
• Must be able to lift 1–15 lbs and work in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Drive vehicles through auction lanes safely.
• Move vehicles to designated areas and to customer sites.
• Line up and park vehicles in order; locate mis-placed vehicles.
• Assist with basic vehicle operations, including tires, jump starts, and refueling when needed.
• Assist customers and coworkers as needed while observing safety rules.
• Follow safety procedures and participate in Safety Excellence activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Defensive driving

Physical stamina

Safety consciousness

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: Wed 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 15.52 per hour

Compensation:

Hourly pay rate is $15.52. 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