Tow Truck Driver I - DOT (Manheim)

Cox Enterprises; Brook Park (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Enterprises is seeking a Tow truck and front-end loader operator to support auction operations in Brook Park, Ohio. You will tow vehicles, move them around the lot, and assist with loading/unloading tasks while maintaining safety and efficiency.

Responsibilities include vehicle securing, DOT compliance prep, and routine maintenance. The role may require overtime and participation in sale-day activities, with opportunities to contribute to the fleet operations team.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required with 5+ years in related field
• Alternative: higher-degree/certification plus 3 years in related field
• Or 7 years’ experience in related field
• Valid driver’s license required
• DOT medical card pre-hire physical may be required
• DOT Driver Qualification file completion
• Preferred: CDL (Class C)
• 1–3 years’ service/tow truck or frontend loader experience
• Ability to sit for long periods and walk long distances
• Vision includes color vision and depth perception

Responsibilities

• Operate tow truck to provide tow service on the auction lot and other locations
• Operate front-end loader for loading/unloading and vehicle movement
• Properly affix tow equipment to target vehicle to prevent damage
• Tow vehicles to designated areas and ensure they are safely left immobile
• Scan towed vehicles with TC75 to their delivery location
• Assist with jump-starting batteries and unlocking vehicles as needed
• Use Lot Vision to locate vehicles and support lot operations
• Tow vehicles to the mechanic shop when required
• Move improperly parked vehicles to the customer lot
• Perform routine maintenance on tow truck and loader
• Follow safety procedures and participate in Safety Excellence initiatives
• May work overtime and assist in sale-day activities

Skills

Safe driving

DOT compliance

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Other degree/certification in related discipline

7 years’ experience in related field

Tools

Tow truck operation

Front-end loader operation

Roll-back tow trucks

Lot Vision

TC75 scanner

Job description

• Operates a tow truck to provide tow service to customer vehicles on the auction lot and in different locations as needed.
• Operates a front-end loader to provide a loading and unloading service for the customers. As well as move vehicles around the lot for auction shops.
• Properly affix tow truck and front-end loader to vehicle needing tow, assuring that the vehicle will not be damaged or cause any danger to others in the towing process. Releases vehicle from the tow truck and assures that vehicle is left in a safe, immobile manner.
• In a safe and courteous manner, hauls vehicles to directed areas.
• Scans every towed vehicle using the TC75 to the location where the vehicle has been delivered.
• Assists employees and customers with towing and jump-starting vehicle battery, as requested via phone or in person.
• As appropriate, assist in unlocking customer vehicles, jump-starting, or locating using Lot Vision.
• Tows vehicles requiring towing service to the Mechanic shop as requested.
• Removes customer and employee vehicles parked incorrectly or in an unsafe manner to customer lot as requested.
• Performs routine maintenance checks on tow truck and front-end loader to have (i.e., oil changes, lubes, filter changes, tire changes).
• Operate truck and front-end loader in compliance with safety regulations.
• May 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 behaviors related to such. 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.
• May be required to work overtime as business needs dictate.

Qualifications:

Minimum-

• High School Diploma/GED and 5 years’ experience in a related field.
• OR 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.
• Pre-hire Physical needed for DOT medical card.
• Completion of DOT Driver Qualification file.
• Valid Class C CDL preferred.
• Rollback tow truck experience.
• 1 – 3 years of experience driving a service/tow truck or frontend loader
• 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.