Tow Truck Driver I - DOT (Manheim)

Cox Automotive; Clarksville (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Automotive is seeking a Tow Truck/Front-End Loader Operator to support vehicle movements on the auction lot. You will operate a tow truck and a front-end loader, move vehicles, and ensure safe handling.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, vehicle safety, basic maintenance, and assisting with jump-starts or unlocking vehicles as needed. This is a full-time on-site role with occasional overtime.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with 5 years related experience or an equivalent combination.
• 3–7 years of experience in a related field.
• Safe drivers with valid license and DOT requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate a tow truck and a front-end loader to tow/move vehicles on the lot.
• Ensure vehicles are secured to prevent damage or danger during towing.
• Scan towed vehicles and assist with jump-starts or unlocking when requested.
• Perform routine maintenance on tow truck and loader and participate in safety activities.

Skills

Valid driver's license

DOT medical card

Physical stamina

Ability to lift 1-30 pounds

Education

High School Diploma/GED

DOT Driver Qualification file

Tools

Class C CDL (preferred)

Rollback tow truck

Front-end loader operation

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.

USD 18.17 - 27.31 per hour

Compensation:

Hourly pay rate is in the range of $18.17 - $27.31/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.

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.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.

EOE, including disability/vets