What are the responsibilities and job description for the Auto Auction Zone Administrator II (Manheim) position at Cox Automotive Inc.?
Key Responsibilities
Compensation
Hourly base pay rate is $16.20 - $24.28/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.
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, and parental leave.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.
Application Deadline: 12/03/2025
- Organize and maintain vehicle placement within assigned zones according to established standards.
- Utilize dashboards and supervisor guidance to make staging and move decisions.
- Ensure safe and efficient movement of vehicles to proper destinations, minimizing multiple drop-off points.
- Confirm vehicle operability, engage service or tow support for inoperable units.
- Label vehicles accurately for sale and routing to eliminate redundant labeling steps.
- Communicate inventory status and prioritize moves based on operational needs.
- Orient and instruct new drivers; assist in assigning and directing work.
- Communicate schedules and assignments to team members; serve as lane leader and or starter on sale days.
- Coordinate move requirements with lot manager/supervisor and Recon Management.
- Manage van operations, including transporting drivers and employees to designated locations.
- Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of transport vehicles.
- Champion safety by following all health and safety procedures and modeling compliance.
- Collaborate with management to monitor staffing levels, review performance metrics, and implement improvement strategies.
- Enforce company policies and ensure respectful treatment of all employees.
- Perform other duties as assigned, may require overtime based on business needs.
- 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.
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record; safe driving skills required.
- Ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmissions.
- Basic mechanical knowledge (e.g., identifying flat tires, low fuel, jump-starting vehicles).
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Basic computer proficiency for dashboards and inventory tracking.
- Physical ability to stand for prolonged periods and lift 1-15 pounds.
- Constant exposure to outdoor weather conditions. Moderate noise level.
- Support manager in coordination of the lot department
- Assisting in the coordination of sale day (i.e, driving, working on the lanes, setting up lanes for sales, etc.)
- Assisting customers in locating their vehicles
- Working on the lot with and by yourself in staging out vehicles for bulk vans to grab
- Scanning cars, you stage to a location using the TC-58.
- Finding lost vehicles
- Using TC-58 to look up vehicle information.
- Assist customers with answering any questions regarding their vehicle or paperwork.
- Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Compensation
Hourly base pay rate is $16.20 - $24.28/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.
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, and parental leave.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.
Application Deadline: 12/03/2025
Salary : $16 - $24