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Auto Auctions Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

Diesel Mechanic

Merrillville, IN · On-site

$24.50 - $32.50/hr

With over 20 years of industry experience, our team of dedicated drivers provides industry leading service to the auto dealership and auto auction marketplaces. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Diesel Mechanic

Merrillville, IN · On-site

$24.50 - $32.50/hr

With over 20 years of industry experience, our team of dedicated drivers provides industry leading service to the auto dealership and auto auction marketplaces. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Diesel Mechanic

Merrillville, IN

$24.50 - $32.50/hr

With over 20 years of industry experience, our team of dedicated drivers provides industry leading service to the auto dealership and auto auction marketplaces. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

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Job Overview- We are seeking a Property Maintenance Technician to perform routine maintenance, repairs, and inspections across our auto auction property. This role ensures all buildings, systems, and ...

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Job Overview- We are seeking a Property Maintenance Technician to perform routine maintenance, repairs, and inspections across our auto auction property. This role ensures all buildings, systems, and ...

Auto Detailer

South Bend, IN

$14.75 - $17.75/hr

Overview We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Automotive Detailer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring that vehicles are cleaned, polished, and maintained ...

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Job Overview- We are seeking a Property Maintenance Technician to perform routine maintenance, repairs, and inspections across our auto auction property. This role ensures all buildings, systems, and ...

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How much do auto auctions jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for auto auctions in Indiana is $21.79, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $23.80 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in auto auctions and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in auto auctions often encounter challenges such as managing high vehicle volumes, ensuring accurate vehicle condition reports, and maintaining fast-paced communication with buyers and sellers. Addressing these challenges involves developing strong organizational skills, staying up to date with auction technology, and building effective relationships with team members and clients. Being adaptable and detail-oriented is crucial, as is continuous learning about current market trends and vehicle regulations to provide the best service and maintain smooth auction operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in an Auto Auction Specialist role, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Auto Auction Specialist, you need a strong understanding of automotive valuation, negotiation, and sales principles, often supported by experience in automotive sales or dealership environments. Familiarity with inventory management systems, auction software, and vehicle history databases such as CARFAX is typically required. Excellent communication, attention to detail, and customer service skills help build trust with buyers and sellers. These abilities ensure efficient auction operations, maximize sales outcomes, and foster long-term client relationships.

What is the difference between Auto Auctions vs Auto Appraisers?

AspectAuto AuctionsAuto Appraisers
Required CredentialsDealer licenses, auction certificationsAppraisal certifications, licenses
Work EnvironmentPhysical auction lots, online platformsOff-site, office, or on-site evaluations
Employer & Industry UsageDealerships, auction houses, online platformsInsurance companies, dealerships, independent firms
Common Search & Comparison IntentBuying/selling vehicles at auctionAssessing vehicle value for sale or insurance

Auto auctions primarily focus on facilitating the buying and selling of vehicles through physical or online auction platforms, often involving dealer licenses. Auto appraisers evaluate vehicle condition and determine value, usually for insurance, resale, or lending purposes. While both roles involve vehicles, auto auctions are centered on transaction facilitation, whereas auto appraisers focus on valuation. Understanding these differences helps job seekers and industry professionals identify the right career path or service needed.

What are auto auctions?

Auto auctions are organized events where vehicles are sold to the highest bidder, usually through a bidding process. These auctions can be open to the public or limited to licensed dealers, and they often feature a wide range of vehicles, including cars, trucks, and SUVs. Auto auctions can take place in physical locations or online, offering opportunities to purchase vehicles at potentially lower prices than traditional dealerships. Buyers should carefully inspect vehicles and understand the auction terms before participating.
What job categories do people searching Auto Auctions jobs in Indiana look for? The top searched job categories for Auto Auctions jobs in Indiana are:
What cities in Indiana are hiring for Auto Auctions jobs? Cities in Indiana with the most Auto Auctions job openings:
Infographic showing various Auto Auctions job openings in Indiana as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 2% Summer. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,332 per year, or $21.8 per hour.
Sale Day Driver - ADESA Plainfield

Sale Day Driver - ADESA Plainfield

Carvana

Plainfield, IN

$14 - $14.50/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 22 days ago


Carvana rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 274 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

161st of 727 rated retailers


Job description

Are you a car enthusiast and looking to make some extra money one day a week? This may be the job for you! This is not a summer job; this is a year round opportunity where you can grow!!

Schedule: One day per week. TUESDAYS from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Pay Range: $14-$14.50 hourly

Description: Sale Day Drivers help move the cars through the auction lanes while the car auction is going on!

Sale day driving and safety:

  • Drive vehicles across the block following all safety guidelines including but not limited to wearing a seatbelt, placing vehicle in park or neutral when coming to a stop and following the ADESA wedge.
  • Safely move, stage, and park vehicles in the correct lot area.
  • Advise supervisor or lane captain of all breakdowns and maintenance needs immediately
  • Drivers will be trained and must know, practice and ensure that company safety policies and procedures are followed at-all-times.
  • Always operate motor vehicles safely and practice conservative, cautious, and courteous driving habits
  • Immediately report to manager or supervisor anything that occurs which may potentially jeopardize the ability to physically or legally operate a motor vehicle.
  • Immediately report to manager or supervisor all driving related incidents to include traffic citations, warnings, accidents or mechanical problems experienced on either private or public property whether on or off the job

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.
  • Basic computer skills are required.
  • Ability to work outdoors under any type of weather conditions.

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.

About Us
ADESA, a Carvana-owned company, is 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!

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.


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About Carvana

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At Carvana, we sell cars, but we're not salespeople. Since 2013, we've been making it our mission to change the way people buy cars. We saw a huge problem with how much it can suck to buy a car the traditional way, so we committed ourselves to tackling one of the largest, yet-to-be-disrupted markets in the world - the $1T per year U.S. car market (yes, that's $Trillion with a "T").

Industry

Automobile dealers

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Tempe, AZ, US

Year founded

2011