Lot Operations Specialist II

Job Overview Company: Cox Automotive – USA Job Family: Group Vehicle Operations Position: Lot Operations Specialist II – Management Level, Individual Contributor Work Location: specified Cox location (no remote option) Work Shift: Day Compensation: Hourly base pay $15.10 – $22.69 per hour. Additional compensation may include commission and/or incentive program. Responsibilities Lane Leader coordinates the physical movement of vehicles through the sales lane to the block and parking following auction. Makes and oversees the assignments of drivers, jump start/battery operators, and push truck operators to promote a smooth flow of traffic through the auctioning process. Conducts inspection of support equipment for proper working order. Conducts pre‑sale meetings with drivers, identifying driver return routes, overflow areas, and plan changes. Conducts presale walk to ensure vehicles are in assigned lane as scheduled. Identifies and addresses missing vehicles, overflow areas, inoperable vehicles and other issues. Maintains the run list indicating vehicles with no keys, late vehicle entries, and/or late number changes. Responds to customer and dealer inquiries and concerns. Coordinates and directs vehicle movement to maintain continuous flow of traffic to the block. Oversees parking of sold vehicles and re‑parking of non‑sold vehicles. Reports theft, lot damage, or any safety concerns to management. Qualifications Minimum High School Diploma or GED and 3 years’ experience in a related field, or Any level degree or 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 vehicles with standard and automatic transmission. Basic mechanical knowledge of identifying flat tires, low gas, jump‑starting vehicles. Preferred: 6 months of auction or driving experience. Preferred: Knowledge of lot operations, lot layout. Preferred: Knowledge of LDM. Physical Requirements Stand, walk, reach, talk, and hear; vision abilities include close, distance, and color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Stand for prolonged periods of time. Lift 1–15 pounds. Walk long distances. Work Environment: Constant exposure to outdoor weather conditions. Moderate noise level (100% outdoors). Drug Testing Pre‑employment drug test required. This position does not currently administer a drug test for marijuana. Cox Automotive maintains a drug‑free workplace; possession, use, or being under the influence of illegal drugs 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. Additional paid time off includes bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave. EEO Statement Cox Automotive is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, 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. EOE, including disability/vets. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship. #J-18808-Ljbffr CAI Cox Automotive Corp Svcs., LLC