Lot Assistant

Job Summary

We’re looking for a Lot Assistant with experience in coordinating vehicle inventory at a dealership or similar organization. The role involves controlling vehicle inventory and preparing vehicles for transport.

• Ensure vehicles are ready for auction and in working order (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 our remarketing system, including staging vehicles for reconditioning shops or transportation as well as moving, marking, flagging, and/or staging vehicles as instructed.
• Photograph vehicles post‑reconditioning services.
• Provide customer service by assisting customers or other internal departments in retrieving their vehicles.
• Assist with vehicle stock in & checkout process.
• Operate vehicles under various weather conditions and may be required to manually remove snow through various means (clearing vehicles of snow, light shoveling in the yard, operating plow truck, bobcat, loader, etc.).

• 1+ year in the role or similar.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s license is required.
• Basic computer & smartphone skills required.
• Experience working outside in all weather conditions.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• 1-3 years administrative experience is an asset.
• Ability to drive both standard & automatic transmissions.
• Qualified/Experienced in operating plow trucks, bobcats, loaders, and/or tow trucks is strongly preferred.
• Being licensed to operate motorcycles or ATVs.

• Hourly: $21.00 - $21.00 (depending on experience).
• Competitive pay.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits with employer HSA contributions (U.S.) and FSA options (U.S.).
• Immediately vested 401K (U.S.) or RRSP (Canada) with company match.
• Opportunities to expand skill set and knowledge across a publicly traded global organization.

OPENLANE is an equal opportunity employer and a drug‑free workplace.