Lot Assistant

Who We Are  At OPENLANE we make wholesale easy so our customers can be more successful.

What We Offer   Competitive pay
Medical, dental, and vision benefits with employer HSA contributions (US) and FSA options (US)
Immediately vested 401K (US) or RRSP (Canada) with company match
Opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge across a publicly traded, global organization
Company culture of internal promotions, diverse career paths, and meaningful advancement
We're looking for a Lot Assistant  Are you ready to be part of a dynamic team in the automotive industry? OPENLANE, a leader in automotive remarketing, is looking for a Lot Assistant with experience in coordinating vehicle inventory. The ideal candidate will have prior experience working at a dealership or similar organization, controlling vehicle inventory, and preparing vehicles for transport.
You Are   Adaptable – able to pause & shift tasks to assist other departments with priority requests.
Careful – mindful of surroundings, working safely and carefully.
Dependable – reliable and can be counted on to complete tasks as assigned.
Safe – operate a variety of motor vehicles safely, per driver safety procedures.
Organized – responsible for maintaining an organized and orderly lot to ensure efficient operations including completing regular inventory scans.
Responsibilities   Ensure vehicles are ready for auction and in working order (e.g., boosting, adding gas, attending to lock outs, preparing for towing, and filling tires).
Accurately record any services provided (fuel, tow, etc.) to ensure accurate billing.
Prepare vehicles to move through the remarketing system, including staging vehicles for reconditioning shops or transportation as instructed.
Photograph vehicles post‑reconditioning services.
Provide customer service by assisting customers or other internal departments in retrieving vehicles.
Assist with vehicle stock in & checkout process.
Operate vehicles under various weather conditions and may be required to manually remove snow (clear vehicles of snow, light shoveling in yard, operating plow truck, bobcat, loader, etc.).
Must Haves   High School diploma or equivalent.
Valid Class 5 Driver’s license.
Basic computer & smartphone skills.
Experience working outside in all weather conditions.
Strong customer service and communication skills.
Nice to Haves   Ability to drive both standard & automatic transmissions.
Qualified/experienced in operating plow trucks, bobcats, loaders, and/or tow trucks.
Licensed to operate motorcycles or ATVs.
Employment Status  This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by incumbents in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job‑related instruction or duties requested by an authorized person. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.
Equal Opportunity Statement  OPENLANE is an equal opportunity employer and a drug‑free workplace.

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