Tow Truck Driver I - DOT

Tow Truck Driver I - DOT

This position is responsible for providing general mechanical and automotive services on Auction property, on-site towing service to disabled customer vehicles in compliance with Auction safety rules and regulations.

Operate tow trucks and other equipment to move trailers, heavy trucks, RVs, and boats around the lot

Safely load, secure, transport, and unload vehicles in accordance with company safety guidelines

Respond to requests for vehicle recovery, removals, or repositioning in a timely manner

Support lot organization by staging vehicles for sale, transport, inspection, or customer pickup

Conduct pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and report any mechanical or safety issues

Maintain accurate records/logs of towed or moved vehicles as required

Follow all local, state, and company safety regulations while operating equipment

Communicate effectively with Lot Operations team, coordinators, and leadership regarding vehicle status and priorities

Assist with general lot operations tasks as needed (e.g., traffic flow, customer assistance, basic vehicle movement)

Qualifications - Minimum

High School Diploma/GED and 5 years' experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as 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 drivers needed, valid driver's license required

Physical Requirements

Must know how to operate a Wheel lift tow truck

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

Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees are also eligible for 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.

About Us

Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. 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. 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/vetsApplicants 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.