Crew lead

Job Description

Work Shift : Tuesday Friday 6 : 00AM 3 : 00PM and Saturday 8 : 00AM 5 : 00PM Job Responsibilities :

Orient and instruct new drivers regarding their job duties and assist supervisor in assigning and directing the work of employees.

Communicate with supervisor or manager to assure proper flow of vehicles and maintain log of stock numbers for each vehicle moved and its lot location.

Communicate schedules and assignments to the crew members.

Serve as lane leader on sale days.

Coordinate move requirements with lot manager and quadrant coordinator.

Assist supervisor in making sure that lease lanes and pre-sales are properly staged and parked.

Manage vans and transport drivers to locations. Ensure timely pick-up and drop-off of employees and vehicles by transporting them according to schedule to their proper work destinations.

Shuttle employees to and from auxiliary parking lots on sale days; provide transportation to employees parking inventoried vehicles at remote sites.

Pick-up and drop-off employees and other Auction personnel to / from the Auction, parking lots, dealerships, customer locations / businesses, and other locations.

Perform daily maintenance and routine checks of the van and clean and service the vehicle with fuel, lubricants, and accessories.

Visibly demonstrate safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures and modeling the behaviors related to such.

Work in cooperation with Market Safety Manager in support of all safety activities aligned with Safety Excellence.

review departmental performance against key performance indicators and metrics and develop and execute strategies for improvement.

Effectively leads the team at the location by setting an example in behavior, championing Cox / Manheim values and ensuring that all employees are treated with respect.

Enforce all company policies and procedures related to employee and customer conduct.

Perform other duties as assigned by management.

May be required to work overtime as business needs dictate.

Qualifications Minimums :

High School Diploma / GED and 3 years’ experience in a related field.

OR the right candidate could also have a different combination, such as any level degree / certification beyond a HS diploma / GED in a related discipline.

OR 5 years’ experience in a related field.

Safe drivers needed; valid driver’s license required.

Ability to drive automatic and standard transmission vehicles.

Basic mechanical experience (changing flat tires, checking fluids, jump-starting vehicles, etc.).

Overtime may be required on occasion.

Able to lift at least 15 lbs.

This is a physically demanding, fast-paced job in a chaotic environment. You’ll need to sit, stand, walk, kneel, squat, reach, hear, and talk for extended times.

Ability to work in varying weather conditions, tolerate elevated noise levels and ongoing car exhaust fumes.

Vision : ability to see close, distance, color variations, depth perception, and adjust focus.

Preferred :

General knowledge of automotive lot layouts and auction operations.

Knowledge of local roads, hotels, airports, and restaurants as you could potentially shuttle customers around the immediate area of our auction lot.

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.

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, parental leave, and COVID-19 vaccination leave.

About Us

Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells or simply uses cars.

Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox.

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. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer All qualified applicants / employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

Last updated : 2024-07-27