Company

Cox Automotive - USAVehicle OperationsFront End Loader Operator IIIndividual ContributorNo remote option; must work at a specified Cox locationNoDay

Compensation

Hourly base pay rate is $21.49 - $32.26/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.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct daily pre-trip safety inspections before beginning work for the day
• Make minor adjustment and/or request repairs in writing to the mechanic or supervisor
• Safely load, unload, rearranging, and maneuver Forklift/Loader with 15-17 foot forks throughout the auction lot
• Read stock numbers on the computer screen and verify the stock number and vehicle information directly from vehicle before loading onto forks
• Move vehicles to inventory staging, sale stalls, or storage as determined by lot location paperwork or computer screens
• Move vehicles into garage or other sheltered areas for insurance inspections, vehicle repairs, or as requested by supervisor
• Load vehicles on transports or fleet trucks for transportation off of the lot
• Plow snow when required by season and/or location

Education & Specialized Knowledge

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to pass OSHA forklift/heavy equipment certification program with recertification Knowledge every 3 years
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record required
• Experience 1 to 3 years experience preferred operating heavy equipment
• Effective communication and organization skills required
• Basic computer skills and the ability to utilize a portable terminal, brick, etc. preferred
• Commitment to providing excellent customer service essential
• Regularly required to stand, walk, reach, talk and hear
• Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat, and climb
• Ability to spend prolonged periods of time sitting in cab of forklift/loader
• Vision abilities include close, distance, and color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
• Ability to remain focused and vigilant regarding surroundings and hazards on lot

Work Environment

• Regular exposure to outdoor weather conditions including extreme heat and cold
• Potential to spend up to 50% of shift out of the cab and outdoors
• Driving and maneuvering forklift/pader in difficult situations with light to heavy crowds and traffic
• Loading and unloading vehicles in various weather conditions​

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.Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, 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.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.