Lot Operations Specialist II - Porter; Manheim

Porter

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 in promoting a smooth flow of traffic through the auctioning process.

• Conduct inspection of support equipment for proper working order

• Conduct pre-sale meeting with drivers identifying driver return routes, over flow areas, plan changes, etc.

• Conduct presale walk to ensure vehicles are in assigned lane as scheduled

• Identify and address missing vehicles, overflow areas, inoperable vehicles and other issues

• Maintain the run list indicating vehicles with no keys, late vehicle entries, and/or late number changes

• Respond to customer and dealer inquiries and concerns

• Coordinate and direct vehicle movement to maintain continuous flow of traffic to the block

• Oversee parking sold vehicles and re-parking non-sold vehicles

• Report theft, lot damage, or any safety concerns to management

Qualifications

Minimum

• High School Diploma/GED

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

• Safe drivers needed; valid driver’s license required.

• Ability to drive standard and automatic transmission vehicles.

• Basic mechanical knowledge of identifying (i.e., 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 preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Required to stand, walk, reach, talk and hear, vision abilities required to include close, distance and color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.

• Ability to lift 1-15 pounds.

• Must be able to walk long distances.

Work Environment

• Constant exposure to outdoor weather conditions. Moderate noise level. (100% outdoors)