Tow Truck Driver I - DOT (Manheim)

Cox Enterprises; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Automotive - USA is seeking a Tow Truck Driver I (DOT) to operate tow trucks and a front-end loader on auction sites and other Cox locations. The role requires a strong safety mindset, valid CDL, and DOT readiness, with potential for additional compensation.

The candidate will move vehicles, perform basic maintenance, and assist in loading/unloading operations while ensuring compliance with all safety policies. Day shifts with no remote option are offered at specified Cox locations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and 5 years’ experience in a related field.
• Or HS + degree/certification with 3 years’ related experience.
• Or 7 years’ related field experience.
• Safe drivers required; valid driver’s license.
• Pre-hire DOT physical required.
• Completion of DOT Driver Qualification file.
• Valid Class C CDL preferred.
• Rollback tow truck experience.
• 1–3 years’ experience driving tow truck or frontend loader.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods.
• Ability to walk long distances.
• Vision includes color vision and depth perception.

Responsibilities

• Operate a tow truck to provide tow service on the auction lot and in other locations.
• Operate a front-end loader for loading/unloading and moving vehicles.
• Attach tow equipment properly to vehicles to prevent damage.
• Haul vehicles to directed areas in a safe, courteous manner.
• Scan towed vehicles with the TC75 to the delivery location.
• Assist with towing and jump-starting vehicle batteries as needed.
• Unlock vehicles or locate using Lot Vision when appropriate.
• Tow vehicles to the Mechanic shop as requested.
• Remove improperly parked or unsafe vehicles from lots.
• Perform routine maintenance checks on tow truck and loader.
• Follow safety regulations and participate in safety activities.
• May work overtime as business needs dictate.

Skills

Valid driver's license

DOT compliance

Safety minded

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma/GED

5+ years related field experience

7 years related field experience

Tools

TC75 scanner

Lot Vision

Roll-back tow truck

Job description

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Vehicle Operations

Job Profile

Tow Truck Driver I - DOT

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

No remote option; must work at a specified Cox location

Travel %

No

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Hourly base pay rate is $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.

Job Description

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.

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.

About Us

Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

EOE, including disability/vets

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.