Job Description
Job Description
Pay Range: $22-$24 hourly
M-F 8:00am-5:00pm
**Clean Driving Record/Clean Background A Must**
About Us
ADESA, a Carvana owned company, currently operating over 50 locations throughout the US. Our Auto Auctions, some up to 200 acres, provide a wide array of vehicle services including repair & reconditioning, auction remarketing, and many of our sites serve as market hub distribution centers. Our inventory comprises hundreds of thousands of vehicles across North America from retail to commercial, OEM & more.
We work in a service industry and embrace a "we" versus "I" culture – help others, and they will help you. Our industry is fun, fast-paced, and competitive – and filled with the best people who are passionate about what they do.
We're excited about the future! As an industry leader, ADESA is poised for a multi-year expansion including huge investments in facilities, massive sales growth, and an ever-increasing inventory of vehicles! We are looking for great people who want to take this journey with us! Get a sneak peek into life at ADESA!
Role and Team
- Reporting to the Transportation Manager or designated manager, will direct activities involved with Transportation operations to include coordinating the movement of Fleet Lease, Factory and Consignment vehicles to and from the auction in accordance with corporate and team guidelines and to ensure maximum production volume in the most profitable manner. Must know, practice and ensure that company policies and procedures and state or federal laws are followed.
Responsibilities
Provide excellent customer service:
▪ Make sure customers receive prompt, efficient and courteous attention.
▪ Act as point of contact for transportation within the local auction and ensure customers receive prompt, efficient and courteous attention. Notify the Transportation Manager of any delays or discrepancies in arrival times for vehicles.
▪ Maintain a professional appearance, orderly work environment and friendly disposition by greeting others.
▪ Resolve any customer complaints in a friendly, courteous manner and advise management of all serious complaints or incidences.
Perform dispatching/scheduling services:
▪ Assist the team with coordination of transportation activities between the auction, customer, office and/or drivers to ensure the department can function in the most efficient and profitable manner.
▪ Assist the team with coordination of vehicles to the required destination.
▪ Assist with proper staffing relating to the volume of pick-up and delivery orders. Coordinate with Auction Drivers to ensure vehicles are picked up in a timely and efficient manner.
▪ Properly dispatch loads for the correct arrival time and location.
▪ Follow-up with dealerships/customers to ensure inventory has arrived safely and on time.
Other responsibilities:
▪ Act as the Specialist and strive to follow the team manual to attain department goals.
▪ Work with the team and the corporate Transportation department to reduce network costs and improve service.
▪ Facilitate the Department of Transportation items for the auction.
▪ Ensure proper follow-through on all directives, bulletins, schedules and accounting from the CarsArrive team and corporate Transportation department. Maintain a good flow of communication with the team and all other related personnel.
▪ Report area conditions that may threaten employee or customer safety. Respond to and follow proper procedures on employee and customer accidents, injuries, and loss of damage to any property. All incidents should be promptly reported to the designated manager.
▪ Inform designated manager of all breakdowns and maintenance needs immediately. Ensure good preventative maintenance.
▪ Practice and promote company values.
Qualifications
- Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
- Must be qualified to operate a motor vehicle and possess a valid driver's license.
- Must have a demonstrated ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
- Must have the ability to physically operate vehicle equipment and tools.
- Office Experience
- Transportation or dispatcher experience preferred
ADESA Benefits and Perks
Competitive Pay | Quality Benefits | Holiday and Paid Time Off | Education and Equipment Reimbursement Programs | Matching 401(k) | Career Path Opportunities | And More!
Other Requirements
To be able to do your job at ADESA, there are some basic requirements we want to share with you. Of course, we'll make any reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs.
- The physical activity requirements of the position range from Light to Medium Physical Work.
- Frequent – standing, watching, touching, listening, walking, talking
- Potential – running, jumping, yelling or other rapid or forceful movement in emergency situations
- Visual acuity requirements include color, depth perception and field of vision comparable to definitions for Clerical, Administrative, Machine Operators (including inspection) positions.
Physical Working Conditions
This position is subject to both inside and outside environmental working conditions, including temperature changes, outside weather conditions, slightly elevated ambient noise levels, and minor atmospheric conditions affecting skin or respiratory systems, such as fumes, odors and dusts associated with internal and external service station/convenience food and petroleum dispensing operations.
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- Note: Refer to the Handbook and Policy Manuals for important addendum requirements to all job descriptions. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.
To be able to do your job at ADESA, you must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English. Of course, we'll make any reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs.
Legal Stuff
Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
ADESA is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. ADESA also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.
Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.