Tow Truck Driver I - DOT (Manheim)

Cox Automotive; College Park (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Seven paid holidays

Bereavement leave

Voting leave

Jury duty leave

Volunteer time off

Military leave

Parental leave

Job summary

Cox Automotive is seeking a Tow Truck/Loader Operator in College Park, GA. You will operate a tow truck and a front-end loader to move and tow vehicles on the auction lot and other locations.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 5 years of related experience (or equivalent), and a valid driver’s license with DOT readiness. Safety adherence and physical capability are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 5 years related experience, or an equivalent combination.
• Valid driver’s license and DOT medical prerequisites.
• 1-3 years experience driving service/tow trucks or frontend loaders.

Responsibilities

• Operate tow truck to provide tow service on auction lot and other locations.
• Operate front-end loader to load/unload and move vehicles on lot.
• Secure vehicles to tow equipment to prevent damage and ensure safety.
• Tow vehicles to designated areas and assist with battery jumps or unlocking as needed.
• Perform routine maintenance on tow truck and loader; follow safety regulations.

Skills

Tow truck operation

Driver's license

Safety awareness

Roll-back tow truck

Front-end loader handling

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Tools

Rollback tow truck

Front-end loader

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.

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.

Equal Opportunity

EOE, including disability/vets