Tow Truck Driver I - DOT (Manheim)

Cox Automotive; Elkridge (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Automotive in Elkridge, MD is seeking a Tow Truck Operator to move and recover vehicles on the auction lot. You will operate tow trucks and a front-end loader, secure loads, and support lot operations with safe, efficient vehicle movement.

You will perform pre- and post-trip inspections, document movements, assist customers and staff, and comply with DOT and company safety rules. The role requires a valid driver's license (CDL preferred), ability to lift up to 30 pounds, and flexibility to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and 5 years' experience in a related field.
• OR combination of degree/certification beyond HS with 3 years' related experience or 7 years' related field experience.
• Valid driver's license required; DOT pre-hire physical may be required.
• Rollback tow truck experience; wheel lift and forklift experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate tow trucks and equipment to move disabled or other vehicles across the lot.
• Safely load, secure, transport, and unload vehicles following safety guidelines.
• Respond to vehicle recovery or repositioning requests in a timely manner.
• Support lot operations by staging vehicles for sale, transport, or pickup.
• Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections and report mechanical or safety issues.
• Maintain logs/records of towed or moved vehicles as required.
• Follow all safety regulations and communicate status to Lot Operations.
• Assist with general lot operations tasks and customer assistance as needed.
• May work overtime as business needs dictate.

Skills

Safe driving

CDL preferred

DOT medical card

Rollback tow truck

Wheel lift experience

Forklift experience

Ability to lift 30 lbs

Prolonged sit/stand

Education

High School Diploma/GED

5 years related field experience

Tools

Tow truck

Front-end loader

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Operate tow trucks and other equipment to move disabled, improperly parked, or non-operational vehicles across the lot
• Safely load, secure, transport, and unload vehicles in accordance with company safety guidelines
• Respond to requests for vehicle recovery, removals, or repositioning in a timely manner
• Support lot organization by staging vehicles for sale, transport, inspection, or customer pickup
• Conduct pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and report any mechanical or safety issues
• Maintain accurate records/logs of towed or moved vehicles as required
• Follow all local, state, and company safety regulations while operating equipment
• Communicate effectively with Lot Operations team, coordinators, and leadership regarding vehicle status and priorities
• Assist with general lot operations tasks as needed (e.g., traffic flow, customer assistance, basic vehicle movement)

• 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.

USD 20.00 - 30.00 per hour

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.
• Experience on a wheel lift and some forklift experience

Schedule:

• Tuesday - Friday
• 7:30am - 4:30pm / Saturday 7:00am - 4:00pm

Work Environment:

• Frequent exposure to outdoor weather conditions. Moderate noise level. Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts and electrical shock hazard.

Compensation:

Hourly pay rate is in the range of $20.00 - $30.00/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