Lot Assistant

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:

Are you ready to be part of a dynamic team in the automotive industry? OPENLANE, a leader in automotive remarketing, is looking for a Lot Assistant with experience in coordinating vehicle inventory. The ideal candidate will have prior experience working at a dealership or similar organization, controlling vehicle inventory, and preparing vehicles for transport.

This is a full-time position, and hours may range from 7:30am - 6:00pm, Monday through Friday.

You Are:

● Adaptable. You will be able to pause & shift tasks to assist other departments with priority requests.

● Careful. You are mindful of your surroundings, working safely and carefully.

● Dependable. You are reliable and can be counted on to complete your tasks as assigned.

● Safe. We care about safety and you should too. You will operate a variety of motor vehicles safely, per our driver safety procedures

● Organized. You will be responsible for maintaining an organized and orderly lot to ensure efficient operations, including completing regular inventory scans

You Will:

● Ensure vehicles are ready for auction and ensuring vehicles are in working order (i.e. boosting, adding gas, attending to lock outs, preparing for towing, and filling tires)

● Accurately record any services provided (fuel, tow, etc) to ensure accurate billing

● Photograph vehicles post-reconditioning services

● Provides customer service by assisting customers or other internal departments in retrieving their vehicles

● Assist with vehicle stock in & check out process

● Operate vehicles under various weather conditions and may be required to manually remove snow through various means (clearing vehicles of snow, light shoveling in the yard, operating

plow truck, bobcat, loader, etc.)

● Assist with snow and ice removal from lots, walkways, and egress routes.

● Inspect the interior of vehicles, cataloging all personal items (electronics, documents, clothing, valuables) on a formal inventory sheet.

● Safely remove personal belongings from the vehicle cabin and trunk without causing damage to the items or the vehicle.

● Photograph items and vehicle conditions, ensuring accurate matching of the items to the correct Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or impound file.

● Transfer and store removed property in a secure, climate-controlled, or locked holding area for a mandated statutory retention period (often 30+ days).

● Maintain the exterior of the property, including light landscaping, removing trash, and general upkeep

● General custodial duties, including cleaning of floors, and groundskeeping

● Assist Lot Manager with identifying and completing maintenance projects and repairs

Must Haves:

● High School diploma or equivalent

● Valid Class 5 Drivers’ license is required

● Basic computer & smartphone skills required

● Experience working outside in all weather conditions

● Strong customer service and communication skills

Nice to Haves:

● Ability to drive both standard & automatic transmissions

● Ability to bend, reach, and lift medium-to-heavy boxes or items from tight vehicle spaces.

● High level of accuracy in record-keeping, labeling, and data entry to prevent lost or misattributed property claims.

● Professional demeanor when interacting with distressed or upset vehicle owners claiming their possessions.

● Bilingual in French and English is ideal

● Qualified/Experienced in operating plow trucks, bobcats, loaders, and/ or tow trucks is strongly preferred

● Being licensed to operate motorcycles or ATVs

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.
 

Compensation Range of

Hourly: $22.00 - $22.00 CAD

(Depending on experience, skill set, qualifications, and other relevant factors.)