Tow Truck Operator

Job Title

Enforcer for Abandoned or Junked Vehicles

Job Description

Under general supervision, enforce City Municipal code of abandoned or junked vehicles and perform towing duties that include the removal and impounding of vehicles, the transfer of vehicles for investigation purposes or disposal.

Typical Duties

Operate tow truck to remove vehicles for impounding, transfer vehicles for investigation purposes, or disposal. Involves: Assist other divisions within the El Paso Police Department with removal or transferring of vehicles for department use. Patrol assigned location within the City of El Paso limits looking for violations to the municipal ordinance code for abandoned and/or junked vehicles. Issue a Five (5) -Day Tag notices to vehicles in violation of City ordinances. Impound vehicles that are not in compliance with the City municipal ordinance and held for safekeeping. Transfer vehicles for investigative purposes, handle vehicles considered evidence, that possibly contain biohazards and/or dangerous chemicals. Transfer inoperable vehicles from various locations to designated garage for service. Assist in preparing vehicles for auction, remove license plates, stickers, inspect vehicles for valuables or contraband. Maintain daily work log, prepare necessary reports and paperwork to account for the vehicles and the work done for the day. Perform related duties as required. Involves: Perform duties of coworkers as necessary to ensure continuity of operations during absences. Cross-train in other duties and functions performed with the Abandoned Auto Unit and assist with training new employees. Perform other related duties as required.

General Information

For complete job description, click. Test information: Practical examination date to be announced Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received. Important Note: The required Supplemental Questions and answers are considered an examination component and will generate a score. Applicants are being tested on a conditional basis pending review of minimum qualifications. Applications will be reviewed for applicants who pass the Supplemental Questions examination. Per CSC Rules & Regulations, after review of the minimum qualifications for applicants that pass the Supplemental Questions examination, a passing score, combined with applicable seniority points and veteran points, will be used to create a list of candidates.

Please note: Applicants with foreign diploma, transcripts, and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit for more information. A rsum and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as "See rsum" are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete. To qualify for this position, the required education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be clearly stated on your application's employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your rsum will eliminate you from consideration for the position.