Lot Operations Specialist II (Manheim)

$29,994 - $44,990/Yr

Cox Automotive - Euless, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Euless, TX

Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers

About the position

The Lot Operations Specialist II at Cox Automotive plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of vehicle movements during the auction process. This position is responsible for coordinating the physical movement of vehicles through the sales lane to the block and parking areas following the auction. The specialist will oversee the assignments of drivers, jump start/battery operators, and push truck operators to promote an efficient flow of traffic throughout the auctioning process. In addition to managing vehicle movements, the specialist will conduct inspections of support equipment to ensure they are in proper working order. They will also lead pre-sale meetings with drivers to identify return routes, overflow areas, and any necessary plan changes. A critical part of the role involves conducting a presale walk to ensure that vehicles are in their assigned lanes as scheduled, identifying and addressing any issues such as missing vehicles, overflow areas, or inoperable vehicles. The Lot Operations Specialist II will maintain a run list that indicates vehicles with no keys, late entries, and any number changes. They will also be responsible for responding to customer and dealer inquiries and concerns, coordinating vehicle movement to maintain a continuous flow of traffic to the block, overseeing the parking of sold vehicles, and re-parking non-sold vehicles. Any incidents of theft, lot damage, or safety concerns must be reported to management promptly. This position requires a commitment to maintaining a drug-free workplace, with a pre-employment drug test required for employment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the physical movement of vehicles through the sales lane to the block and parking following auction.
• Oversee the assignments of drivers, jump start/battery operators, and push truck operators.
• Conduct inspections of support equipment for proper working order.
• Lead pre-sale meetings with drivers to identify return routes and plan changes.
• Conduct presale walks to ensure vehicles are in assigned lanes as scheduled.
• Identify and address missing vehicles, overflow areas, and inoperable vehicles.
• Maintain the run list indicating vehicles with no keys and late entries.
• Respond to customer and dealer inquiries and concerns.
• Coordinate and direct vehicle movement to maintain continuous flow of traffic to the block.
• Oversee parking of sold vehicles and re-parking of non-sold vehicles.
• Report theft, lot damage, or any safety concerns to management.

Requirements

• Ability to coordinate and manage vehicle movements effectively.
• Strong communication skills to interact with customers and dealers.
• Attention to detail for conducting inspections and maintaining run lists.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in vehicle operations or auction processes.
• Familiarity with safety protocols in a vehicle lot environment.

Benefits

• Minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month.
• Seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Additional paid time off for bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, parental leave, and COVID-19 vaccination leave.