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 $22.02 - $33.08/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.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct daily pre-trip safety inspections on equipment before beginning work for the day.
• Make minor adjustments and/or request repairs in writing to the mechanic or supervisor.
• Safely load, unload, rearrange, and maneuver Front-End Loader/Forklift 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 the lot.
• Plow snow when required by season and/or location.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to pass PIT training including front end loader training and as required by OSHA forklift certification, every 3 years.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• 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.
• Safe drivers needed; valid driver’s license required.
• Vision abilities include close, distance, and color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Effective communication and organization skills required.
• Commitment to providing excellent customer service is essential.
• Ability to remain focused and vigilant regarding surroundings and hazards on lot to include but not limited to pedestrians, golf carts, and other types of vehicles.
• 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.

Preferred:

• 1-3 years of experience preferred operating heavy equipment.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to utilize a portable terminal, brick, etc. preferred.

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/loader 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. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.