Tow Truck Driver I - DOT (Manheim)

Job Description Operates a tow truck to provide tow service to customer vehicles on the auction lot and in different locations as needed. Operates a front‑end loader to provide a loading and unloading service for the customers, as well as move vehicles around the lot for auction shops. Properly affix tow truck and front‑end loader to vehicle needing tow, assuring that the vehicle will not be damaged or cause any danger to others in the towing process. Releases vehicle from the tow truck and assures that vehicle is left in a safe, immobile manner. In a safe and courteous manner, hauls vehicles to directed areas. Scans every towed vehicle using the TC75 to the location where the vehicle has been delivered. Assists employees and customers with towing and jump‑starting vehicle battery, as requested via phone or in person; as appropriate, assist in unlocking customer vehicles, jump‑starting, or locating using Lot Vision. Tows vehicles requiring towing service to the mechanic shop as requested. Removes customer and employee vehicles parked incorrectly or in an unsafe manner to the customer lot as requested. Performs routine maintenance checks on tow truck and front‑end loader, such as oil changes, lubes, filter changes, and tire changes. Operates truck and front‑end loader in compliance with safety regulations. May assist lot operations when not operating tow truck and in sale day activities. Visibly demonstrates safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures and modeling the behaviors related to such. Actively participates in support of all safety activities aligned with Safety Excellence. Runs reports to move vehicles into the sale TRA area for auction. Performs other duties as assigned by management and may be required to work overtime as business needs dictate. Qualifications Minimum: High School Diploma/GED and 5 years’ experience in a related field. OR a degree or certification beyond a HS diploma/GED in a related discipline with 3 years’ experience. OR 7 years’ experience in a related field. Safe driver with a valid driver’s license. Pre‑hire physical for DOT medical card and completion of DOT Driver Qualification file. Valid Class C CDL preferred. Rollback tow truck experience preferred. 1–3 years of experience driving a service/tow truck or front‑end loader. Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time, walk long distances, stand, walk, reach, talk and hear. Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat, and climb. Ability to lift 1–30 pounds. Vision requirements include close, distance and color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment Frequent exposure to outdoor weather conditions, moderate noise level, and occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts and electrical shock hazard. Benefits Minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave. Health care insurance (medical, dental, vision). Retirement planning (401(k)). Paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship. Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship is available now or in the future. #J-18808-Ljbffr