Tow Truck Driver I - DOT (Manheim)

Tow Truck Driver I - DOT Management Hourly base pay rate is $18.17 - $27.31/hour. Job Responsibilities Operate a tow truck to provide tow service to customer vehicles on the SAAA parking lot and in different locations as needed; may require the use of dollies. Operate a front-end loader to provide loading and unloading service for customers and move vehicles around the lot for auction shops. Properly affix tow truck and front-end loader to the vehicle needing tow, ensuring the vehicle is not damaged or dangerous during the towing process. Release the vehicle from the tow truck and ensure it is left in a safe, immobile manner. Haul vehicles to directed areas in a safe and courteous manner. Scan every towed vehicle using the TC75 to the location where the vehicle has been delivered. Assist employees and customers with towing and jump-starting vehicle batteries, as requested via phone or in person. Unlock customer vehicles, jump-start, or locate them using Lot Vision, as appropriate. Tow vehicles requiring towing service to the mechanic shop as requested. Remove customer and employee vehicles parked incorrectly or in unsafe manner to the customer lot as requested. Perform routine maintenance checks on tow truck and front-end loader (e.g., oil changes, lubes, filter changes, tire changes). Operate truck and front-end loader in compliance with safety regulations. Assist lot operations when not operating tow truck and in sale day activities. Visibly demonstrate safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures and modeling the related behaviors. Actively participate in support of all safety activities aligned with Safety Excellence. Run reports to move vehicles into the sale TRA area for auction. Perform other duties as assigned by management. Be prepared to work overtime as business needs dictate. Qualifications High School Diploma/GED and 5 years’ experience in a related field. Or any level degree/certification beyond a HS diploma/GED in a related discipline and 3 years’ experience. Or 7 years’ experience in a related field. Safe driver needed; valid driver’s license required. 1-3 years of experience driving a service/tow truck or front-end loader required. Pre-hire physical needed for DOT medical card. Completion of DOT Driver Qualification file required. Depending on the role, a 5-panel drug test may be required. Adhere to Vehicle Use Policy. Physical Requirements Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time. Ability to walk long distances. Regularly required to stand, walk, reach, talk and hear. Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat, and climb. Ability to lift 1-30 pounds. Vision abilities required include close, distance, and color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment Frequent exposure to outdoor weather conditions. Moderate noise level. 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 for 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)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). Employees are eligible for additional benefits as described on the benefits page. Equal Employment Opportunity 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. EOE, including disability/vets. 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 now or in future. #J-18808-Ljbffr