Tow Driver

Pick Your Part; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pick Your Part in Bakersfield, CA seeks a dependable driver to operate a company vehicle, load and transport vehicles from auctions or private parties to the plant, and verify paperwork and load integrity.

You will follow DOT procedures, secure loads, obtain signatures, and maintain accurate records while complying with company policies and safety standards. A valid license and clean driving record are required, with at least 21 years of age.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1+ years of related experience preferred.
• At least six months of warehouse operations experience preferred.
• At least one year of commercial driving experience or CDL training preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• Must qualify for corporate insurance programs, including vehicle insurance.
• Must meet DOT testing and physical requirements and be knowledgeable of DOT regulations.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Drive a company vehicle in a safe, courteous, and responsible manner, avoiding traffic violations and accidents.
• Follow DOT procedures.
• Pick up vehicles at auction or private party and load onto the company truck.
• Secure vehicles and verify the condition of the truck and the load, and gather paperwork associated with the vehicle.
• Leave the plant with orders on the vehicle pick up location, drive to the pick up destination, and verify vehicles.
• Obtain a signature at the pickup location, confirm the accuracy of the vehicles shown on the order and received, and sign off verifying the integrity of the load at the location.
• Make proper notations on the vehicles.
• Work carefully in such a manner as to prevent injury to yourself or damage to vehicles.
• Comply with established company policies and procedures.
• Successful completion of annual training as assigned.
• Operate in compliance with applicable rules and regulations set forth by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
• Assume other duties as assigned.
• Walk the yard and place debris in the cars being removed from the yard.

Skills

Math skills

Microsoft Office

Recordkeeping

DOT compliance

Guidance from supervisor

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Description

Operate a company vehicle in a safe manner to pick up vehicles from auto auctions or private parties. Load vehicles, verify loaded vehicles, collect paperwork, pay for the cars with a company check, obtain signatures from pick-up locations confirming accuracy, and deliver vehicles to the plant and any items pertaining to the load.

• Drive a company vehicle in a safe, courteous, and responsible manner, avoiding traffic violations and accidents.
• Follow DOT procedures.
• Pick up vehicles at auction or private party and load onto the company truck.
• Secure vehicles and verify the condition of the truck and the load, and gather paperwork associated with the vehicle.
• Leave the plant with orders on the vehicle pick up location, drive to the pick up destination, and verify vehicles.
• Obtain a signature at the pickup location, confirm the accuracy of the vehicles shown on the order and received, and sign off verifying the integrity of the load at the location.
• Make proper notations on the vehicles.
• Work carefully in such a manner as to prevent injury to yourself or damage to vehicles.
• Comply with established company policies and procedures.
• Successful completion of annual training as assigned.
• Operate in compliance with applicable rules and regulations set forth by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
• Assume other duties as assigned.
• Walk the yard and place debris in the cars being removed from the yard.

Essential Job Duties

• Drive a company vehicle in a safe, courteous, and responsible manner, avoiding traffic violations and accidents.
• Follow DOT procedures.
• Pick up vehicles at auction or private party and load onto the company truck.
• Secure vehicles and verify the condition of the truck and the load, and gather paperwork associated with the vehicle.
• Leave the plant with orders on the vehicle pick up location, drive to the pick up destination, and verify vehicles.
• Obtain a signature at the pickup location, confirm the accuracy of the vehicles shown on the order and received, and sign off verifying the integrity of the load at the location.
• Make proper notations on the vehicles.
• Work carefully in such a manner as to prevent injury to yourself or damage to vehicles.
• Comply with established company policies and procedures.
• Successful completion of annual training as assigned.
• Operate in compliance with applicable rules and regulations set forth by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
• Assume other duties as assigned.
• Walk the yard and place debris in the cars being removed from the yard.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Not responsible for supervising employees.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (preferred)
• 1+ years of related experience (preferred)
• At least six months of warehouse operations experience (preferred)
• At least one year of commercial driving experience or a certificate from an accredited commercial driving school (preferred). Possess a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• Must qualify for corporate insurance programs, including vehicle insurance.
• Must meet Department of Transportation (DOT) testing and physical requirements and be knowledgeable of DOT regulations.
• Must be at least 21 years of age. Must meet Department of Transportation (DOT) testing and physical requirements and be knowledgeable of DOT regulations.
• Must comply with state and local mandated requirements as well as Department of Transportation ("DOT") and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ("FMCSA") regulations.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Frequent use of Outlook, Word, Excel, graphics, etc.
• Basic messages communicated orally. May write brief messages and keep simple records.
• Problems encountered are routine, somewhat repetitive, and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures.
• Decisions generally affect one's own job or assigned functional area.
• Uses guidance/guidelines provided by supervisor/manager.
• Assignments/priorities provided by supervisor/manager.
• Mobile app and mobile device knowledge.

Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to drive a vehicle most of the time.
• Must be able to sit and drive for extended periods of time (up to 12 hours at a time); use hands to operate machinery.
• May need to stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, reach, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch for extended periods of time.
• Frequent exposure to contaminants such as fuel or exhaust. May occasionally wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed.
• May need to work in cramped spaces, which may require awkward positions.
• May be exposed to extreme temperatures, extreme lighting, and high noise levels.
• Daily travel will be required by drivers making deliveries, and extensive overnight travel may be required.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.