Lot Specialist - ADESA Auto Auction - Carvana

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 designated manager, assist with the outside operations and functions of one or more of the following departments: Dealer Consignment, Factory, Fleet/Lease, Commercial Accounts in accordance with corporate guidelines to ensure maximum dollar sales volume in the most profitable way possible.  Perform all duties assigned by the designated manager.  Must know, practice and ensure that company policies and procedures and state or federal laws are followed at all times.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties in compliance with all contractual customer agreements.
• Working with an IPhone App, use AuctionTrac to scan inventory and record the movement of vehicles.
• Assist in assuring the inventory is in the proper designated areas of the lot at all times. 
• Help with a physical inventory on a periodic basis.   
• Act as liaison between auction and designated accounts as needed.
• Walk inventory with Rep.  Recommend repairs to mechanical and body shop based on the criteria for the account and to generate revenue. 
• Determine which vehicles need outside orders (dent demon, glass, etc.)
• Review and write repair orders and coordinate with shops for vehicles that need repairs.
• Working from assigned list, locate, number and place vehicles not needing shop work on spot.
• Determine or confirm mileage of vehicle for inside administrators. Perform physical verification of year, miles and VIN number of each vehicle before the sale.
• If required, communicate with Shop and Operational Personnel to ensure an efficient flow of inventory from check in, to inspections, to inventory, to shops, to sale line until vehicle is checked out.
• If shop work required, may place initial stickers on vehicles for designated shops.  May move vehicles requiring services from Mechanical Services Shop, Body Shop or Detail Shop to the proper staging areas at the required time.  May assist in verifying units that need shop services are completed and are transported to their respective shops.
• Flag vehicles, add final stickers, mark numbers on windshield and place on spot for the sale.
• Walk all vehicles with Reps prior to sale to check the quality of shop work and final recon.
• Take pictures of inoperable vehicles for the sale as needed (per customer request). 
• Track missing units and assist transporters in locating vehicles.
• May be responsible to locate redemption units upon request (becomes priority) and assist administrative staff to enable the vehicle to be released to the customer.
• Use PC and AMS (Auction Management System) to look up information regarding designated vehicles. 
• Use PC to enter repair orders into the VTrace system.
• May assist in educating the Vehicle Inspectors on the SOP for each account.
• May ensure arbitrated units are restocked into inventory and proper announcements are made.
• May identify and add/verify vehicle announcements and reports are accurate for pre-sale.
• Dealer Consignment: Using basic diagnostic skills, determine if a “no start” vehicle should be moved to the Mechanic Shop
• Dealer Consignment: Using a hand-held device, may be responsible to create Live Block Listings.
• Sale Day: May be Responsible for operating gas dollies, lock out tools, or jump pack.
• Sale Day: Assist with coordination of the sale line to ensure the line runs smoothly.
• Any other duties assigned by the designated manager.

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.

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.

• • 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.