Tow Truck Driver I - DOT (Manheim)

Cox Automotive; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a tow truck driver to perform on-site towing for Auction vehicles and provide general mechanical support on the lot in compliance with safety rules.

The role requires DOT certification, a valid driver's license, and the ability to operate a tow truck and boom lift, with routine maintenance and customer service responsibilities. You will work in a fast-paced auction environment, supporting lot operations, using TC75 scanners, and assisting with jump-starts and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3 years' experience operating heavy equipment.
• Valid driver's license.
• OSHA forklift/heavy equipment certification (or ability to obtain with recertification every 3 years).
• Excellent safety and customer service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Operate a tow truck to provide on-site tow service for Auction vehicles.
• Attach boom lift securely to vehicles and ensure no damage or hazards.
• Move vehicles around the lot and load/unload as needed.
• Scan towed vehicles with TC75 and document delivery location.
• Assist with jump-starts and unlocks as requested.
• Utilize Lot Vision for vehicle location and movements.
• Tow vehicles to Mechanic shop or designated lots as required.
• Perform routine maintenance on tow truck and loader.
• Maintain safety and health compliance and participate in safety programs.
• Support lot operations and sale-day activities as needed.
• Overtime may be required.

Skills

Safe driving

Customer service

Communication

Equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

OSHA forklift/heavy equipment certification

Tools

TC75

Lot Vision

Front-end loader

Job description

Job Description

A tow truck driver is responsible for providing general mechanical and automotive services on Auction property, as well as on-site towing service to disabled customer vehicles in compliance with Auction safety rules and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operates a tow truck to provide tow service to customer vehicles on the Tampa parking lot and in different locations as needed. DOT certification required


• Operates a tow truck with a boom lift to provide a loading and unloading service for the customers. As well as move vehicles around the lot for auction shops.


• Properly affixes tow truck boom lift 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 the 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 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.


• Overtime may be required as business dictates

Education & Specialized Knowledge

• High School Diploma/GED and 3 years' experience in a related field (operating heavy equipment).


• 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.


• OR 5 years' experience in a related field


• Ability to pass OSHA forklift/heavy equipment certification program with recertification Knowledge every 3 years


• Safe drivers needed; valid driver's license required.


• Effective communication and organization skills required


• Commitment to providing excellent customer service essential


• Regularly required to stand, walk, reach, talk and hear


• Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat, and climb


• Ability to spend prolonged periods of time sitting in cab of forklift/loader


• Vision abilities include close, distance, and color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus


• Ability to remain focused and vigilant regarding surroundings and hazards on lot

Preferred:

• Experience on a boom truck required


• Basic computer skills and the ability to utilize a portable terminal, brick, etc. preferred.