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Cox

Auction Sale Day Driver (Manheim)

Rochester, NY · On-site

$16/hr

This position is one day a week, with the opportunity to work other days if requested. Tuesday ... Safe drivers needed; valid driver's license required * Constantly required to enter and exit ...

ADESA

Sale Day Driver - ADESA Plainfield

Plainfield, IN · On-site

$14 - $14.50/hr

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 ...

Carvana

Sale Day Driver - ADESA Grimes

Grimes, IA · On-site

$12/hr

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 ...

ADESA

Sale Day Driver - ADESA Auburn

Auburn, WA · On-site

$17.50 - $18/hr

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 ...

ADESA

Sale Day Driver - ADESA Syracuse

Cicero, NY · On-site

$15.50 - $16/hr

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 ...

Carvana

Sale Day Driver - ADESA Plainfield

Plainfield, IN · On-site

$14 - $14.50/hr

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 ...

Carvana

Sale Day Driver - ADESA Auburn

Auburn, WA · On-site

$17.50 - $18/hr

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 ...

NuCo2

CDL B Day Driver

La Puente, CA · On-site

$29/hr

Benefits of a NuCO2 Driver: * 4-day work week * Mostly local runs * On the job training and uniforms provided * Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision benefits after 30 days * Paid time off (vacation ...

Linde

CDL B Day Driver

Austin, TX · On-site

$20.75 - $26.25/hr

Benefits of a NuCO2 Driver: * 4-day work week * Mostly local runs * On the job training and uniforms provided * Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision benefits after 30 days * Paid time off (vacation ...

NuCO2

CDL B Day Driver

La Puente, CA · On-site

$21.25 - $26.75/hr

See what the job looks like A Day in The Life of A NuCO2 Driver *** All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin ...

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Day drivers are professional drivers who typically work during the daytime hours, transporting passengers, goods, or performing deliveries. They may work for taxi companies, ride-sharing services, courier companies, or as delivery drivers for various businesses. Their responsibilities often include safely operating a vehicle, following scheduled routes or customer requests, and providing good customer service. Day drivers are often preferred for jobs that require early morning or afternoon shifts, and their schedules may vary depending on the employer or industry.

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Work EnvironmentTypically operates during daytime hours, within local routesVaries from local to long-distance, may include night shifts
Employer & IndustryLogistics, courier, transportation companiesFood services, retail, courier services

Day Drivers primarily operate during daytime hours within local routes, focusing on transporting goods or passengers. Delivery Drivers also operate during the day but often handle specific deliveries, sometimes across longer distances. Both roles require a valid driver's license and share similar work environments, but Delivery Drivers may need additional certifications depending on the cargo. Understanding these differences helps job seekers find the right role in the transportation industry.

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Auction Sale Day Driver (Manheim)

Rochester, NY • On-site

Cox
Media and Telecom • 10K+ employees
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$16/hr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

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Job description

This position is one day a week, with the opportunity to work other days if requested.
Tuesday's Only- 8:30 am- 12:30 pm
Pay rate: $16.00
This position is responsible for the safe moving, staging, and parking of vehicles. Driving cars through Auction lanes on designated sale days and in compliance with Auction safety rules and regulations.
Job Responsibilities:

  • Drive vehicles through Auction lanes on sale day in a safe manner.
  • Drive vehicles to and from designated areas on Auction premises and to and from customer dealerships and businesses, while observing Auction driving rules, and rules of the road and demonstrating courtesy and defensive driving principles.
  • Line up and park vehicles in the correct order as directed by the supervisor or team leader, move vehicles as necessary, and locate "lost" vehicles.
  • Assist with getting vehicles operating as needed. Inflate tires and jump-start vehicles using a battery box and air tank if necessary. Notify the supervisor when a vehicle is inoperative; notify the Service or Gas Truck Driver when the vehicle is out of gas.
  • Assist customers (i.e., dealers, account representatives, rental agencies, etc.) and coworkers as needed.
  • Visibly demonstrate safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures and modeling the behaviors related to such.
  • Actively participate in support of all safety activities aligned with Safety Excellence.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by management.
  • May be required to work overtime as business needs dictate.
Qualifications:
  • Safe drivers needed; valid driver's license required
  • Constantly required to enter and exit vehicles.
  • Ability to sit for prolonged periods.
  • Ability to walk long distances.
  • Regularly required to stand, walk, reach, talk, and hear.
  • Stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, squatting, and climbing are frequently required.
  • Ability to lift 1-15 pounds.
  • Vision abilities required include close, distance, and color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Preferred:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Previous auction experience preferred.
  • Ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmission

Work Environment: Frequent exposure to outdoor weather conditions. Moderate noise level.
USD 16.00 per hour
Compensation:
Hourly pay rate is $16.00. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.
Benefits:
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.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.
EOE, including disability/vets

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Cox Communications is the largest private telecom company in America, serving six million homes and businesses. That's a lot, but we also proudly serve our employees. Our benefits and our award-winning culture are just two of the things that make Cox a coveted place to work. If you're interested in bringing people closer through broadband, smart home tech and more, join Cox Communications today! Cox empowers employees to build a better future and has been doing so for over 120 years. With exciting investments and innovations across transportation, communications, cleantech and healthcare, our family of businesses - which includes Cox Automotive and Cox Communications - is forging a better future for us all. Ready to make your mark?

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Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Atlanta, GA, US

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