Part-Time Lead Driver

Who We Are:
At OPENLANE we make wholesale easy so our customers can be more successful.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits with employer HSA contributions (US) and FSA options (US)

• Immediately vested 401K (US) or RRSP (Canada) with company match

• Opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge across a publicly traded, global organization

• Company culture of internal promotions, diverse career paths, and meaningful advancement
   

We’re looking for: 

As a Lead Driver, you will work as part of our logistics team, and will lead a crew of Drivers each shift who are assigned to drive a variety of vehicles to & from our Vehicle Logistic Centers (VLC) (OPENLANE locations), providing our customers with local vehicle pick up & delivery services. You’ll operate a lead (chase) van driver, and will be responsible for safely transporting your coworkers. 

This is a part-time position, typically scheduled for 3-5 shifts per week. Hours may range from 8:30am - 6:00pm, Monday through Friday. 

You will:

• Safely and efficiently transport other drivers to/from delivery locations, while observing safe driving rules, rules of the road, and demonstrating courteous and defensive driving principles.

• Accurately input data using CarsArrive app pre/post delivery and may assist drivers with receiving instructions from our dispatch team 

• Ensure that vehicles are road-worthy by checking tires, fuel, lights, signals & brakes using our pre-trip safety process

• Assist with boosting vehicles, checking fluids, airing up tires, and fueling vehicles as needed for transportation 

• Complete weekly safety inspection on Lead Van and report any concerns or maintenance needs to management 

• Report all incidents properly and immediately per established procedures 

• Represent the auction in a professional and efficient manner while providing excellent customer service and demonstrating teamwork

• May be required to interact with dealership staff, coordinating pick up/delivery cheques, titles, or other paperwork

Must Haves:

• Valid Driver's License 

• Safety conscious

• Basic computer & smartphone skills required

• Basic vehicle knowledge

• Comfortable driving in all weather conditions

• Comfortable driving long distances (up to 2 hours one way)

Nice to Haves:

• Ability to drive a standard transmission

• Basic mechanical aptitude

• Flexible availability, as shifts needed weekly can vary based on volume

Sound like a match? Apply Now - We can't wait to hear from you!

Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by incumbents in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instruction or duties requested by an authorized person. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.