Vehicle Auction Check in Specialist I

Cox Communications, Inc.; Matteson (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Public holidays

Bereavement leave

Time off to vote

Jury duty leave

Volunteer time off

Military leave

Parental leave

Job summary

Cox Automotive is seeking a vehicle data-entry associate to input accurate vehicle information into the AS400 system using a TC-75 handheld device. Responsibilities include recording VIN, stock numbers, dealer ID, make, model, year, mileage, color, and options, and affixing barcodes to vehicles on arrival.

The role also covers applying work orders, routing labels, flagging “no key” vehicles, guiding transporters to drop zones, reporting damages, and ensuring sale windshield codes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Less than 2 years’ experience in a related field.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Regularly stand, walk, reach, talk and hear.
• Ability to lift 1–15 pounds.
• Vision abilities include color vision and depth perception.

Responsibilities

• Input accurate vehicle information into the AS400 system using a handheld device (TC-75).
• Record VIN, stock number, dealer ID, make, model, year, mileage, color and options.
• Affix barcode/stock number stickers to each vehicle on arrival.
• Apply work order numbers and routing labels to vehicles.
• Identify and flag “no key” vehicles.
• Direct transporters to designated vehicle drop zones.
• Inspect and report transport damage as required.
• Provide proper sale identification windshield codes.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Valid driver’s license

Safe driving

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

• Input accurate vehicle information into the AS400 system using a handheld device (TC-75), including:


• VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)


• Stock number


• Make, model, year, mileage, color, options


• Affix barcode/stock number stickers to each vehicle upon arrival


• Apply work order numbers and routing labels to vehicles


• Identify and flag “no key” vehicles


• Direct transporters to designated vehicle drop zones


• Inspect and report transport damage as required


• Provide proper sale identification windshield codes

Key Responsibilities

• Input accurate vehicle information into the AS400 system using a handheld device (TC-75), including:
  
  
  
  • VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
  
  
  • Stock number
  
  
  • Dealer ID
  
  
  • Make, model, year, mileage, color, options
  
  
  
  


• Affix barcode/stock number stickers to each vehicle upon arrival


• Apply work order numbers and routing labels to vehicles


• Identify and flag “no key” vehicles


• Direct transporters to designated vehicle drop zones


• Inspect and report transport damage as required


• Provide proper sale identification windshield codes

Data Protection & Vehicle Preparation

• Remove and clear all personal information from vehicles, including documents, saved contacts, and identifiable items


• Reset or remove navigation system data (addresses, history, Bluetooth pairings, etc.)


• Ensure compliance with company policies regarding customer data privacy and security

Facility & Equipment Support

• Perform basic fit tunnel maintenance, including:
  
  
  
  • Keeping the area clean and organized
  
  
  • Reporting equipment issues or malfunctions
  
  
  • Assisting with routine upkeep to ensure operational efficiency
  
  
  
  

Safety & Team Support

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety by following all safety procedures and guidelines


• Support Safety Excellence initiatives and work with leadership on safety activities


• Assist with additional operational duties as assigned, including:
  
  
  
  • Driving vehicles through auction lanes on sale days
  
  
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum:

• High School Diploma/GED


• Generally, less than 2 years’ experience in a related field.


• Safe drivers needed; valid driver’s license required


• Basic computer skills required.


• 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.

Schedule

• SCHEDULE SUNDAY-WEDNESDAY 12:00 PM-10:00PM

Preferred Qualifications

• 1–3 years of auction or vehicle registration experience


• Ability to drive both manual and automatic transmission vehicles

Physical Requirements

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


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

Drug Testing

To be employed in this role, you'll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.

Compensation

Hourly pay rate is in the range of $16.63 - $24.90/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.

Benefits

Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

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

EOE, including disability/vets