STORAGE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 5-DAY

Louisville Metro Government; Fort Thomas (KY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Louisville Metro Government seeks a Wrecker Operator responsible for towing vehicles from various locations and maintaining related equipment. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and experience in towing services, along with the ability to handle physical demands. This role may require working nights and weekends as per business needs.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 6 months of work experience involving a towing service.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Operate wreckers and perform towing of vehicles to impoundment lots.
• Maintain and prepare vehicles for auction or repairs.
• Assist callers in locating their vehicles and maintain logs.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Vehicle maintenance

Communication

Education

High School Graduation or GED

Job description

The purpose of this position is to operate wreckers and related equipment.

• Tows illegally parked cars, cars from accident and crime scenes and stolen cars to the Vehicle Impoundment Lot.

• Tows damaged or broken-down police vehicles and city equipment.

• Changes tires and jump starts or changes batteries to maintain vehicles.

• Unlocks locked vehicles.

• Answers phones and assists callers in locating their vehicles and maintains tow logs.

• Collects impounded vehicle fees.

• Releases impounded vehicles to the owners.

• Logs impounded vehicles and records license numbers.

• Prepares vehicles for auction and tows vehicles to the auction site.

• Takes wreckers to shop for repairs.

• Performs related work as assigned.

• High School Graduation or GED equivalent.

• Six (6) months of work experience involving a towing service.

Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Other Minimum Requirements

• Must not have been convicted of a felony.

• Misdemeanor convictions will be considered on an individual basis.

• Must submit to a pre-employment drug screening.

• Must submit to a pre-employment polygraph test.

• Must submit to fingerprinting for criminal history check.

• Applicants who have illegally bought or used marijuana, including medicinal cannabis, within six months of application will be disqualified.

• Applicants who have illegally sold marijuana, including medicinal cannabis, within one year of application will be disqualified.

• Applicants who have illegally bought, sold, or used any controlled substance or narcotic drug, other than marijuana, without a prescription within six years of application will be disqualified.

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.

Physical Demands

Performs very heavy work that involves constantly lifting, shoveling, and carrying 50 to 75 pounds on a regular and recurring basis and exerting 100 pounds of force on a frequent basis.

Louisville Metro Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the Louisville Metro Government to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of Louisville Metro Government.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.Minimum Starting Salary: $20.07/hour
Salary Grade: U009
Filing Deadline: CONTINUOUS UNTIL FILLED

Equal Opportunity Employer

Test Weights:
Performance Exam: 100%
Written Exam: Pass / Fail

Please note that Training & Experience scores are based on the relevant (as determined by the hiring agency and Civil Service) training and experience from the last 10 years, as listed on your application and resume, as submitted. Any information that is unclear or that is not listed on your application and/or resume will not be considered in the calculation of the Training & Experience score. This also means that you should list your employment dates including the month and year (i.e. 02/2015 to 08/2020) of employment.