Tow Truck Driver

Pick Your Part; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k with company match

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Short-Term Disability

Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Pick Your Part in Los Angeles is seeking a full-time driver to operate a company vehicle, loading and delivering vehicles from auctions or private parties. You will verify loads, collect paperwork, pay for cars with a company check, obtain signatures, and deliver to the plant while maintaining safety and DOT compliance.

Responsibilities include securing loads, following DOT regulations, maintaining records, and adhering to company policies.

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 a certificate from an accredited commercial driving school preferred. Must have a valid driver’s license and 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 and meet DOT/FMCSA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate a company vehicle to pick up vehicles from auto auctions or private parties.
• Load vehicles onto the company truck and secure the load.
• Verify loaded vehicles and gather paperwork; collect payment by company check.
• Obtain signatures from pickup locations and confirm accuracy of the order.
• Deliver vehicles to the plant and complete required notices and notations.
• Follow safety rules, DOT procedures, and company policies; complete annual training.
• Walk the yard and keep the work area clean and safe.

Skills

Basic math

Outlook/Word/Excel

Mobile app knowledge

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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.

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.

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k with Generous Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Short-Term Disability
• Employee Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement

Why Apply

• Steady, full-time work
• Competitive hourly pay
• Consistent schedule
• Opportunity for long-term growth
• Fast hiring process