Tow Truck Driver I - DOT (Manheim)

Cox Enterprises; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays; leave accr

Job summary

Cox Automotive - USA is seeking a Tow Truck Driver I to provide towing and basic mechanical support on Auction property, complying with safety rules. Responsibilities include operating a tow truck, loading/unloading, and assisting customers with towing and jump-starts.

DOT certification is required; HS diploma and valid driver's license are required. The role is on-site with day shifts and potential overtime; base pay ranges hourly with additional incentives possible.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• OSHA forklift/heavy equipment certification preferred or required.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Experience operating heavy equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate a tow truck to provide tow service to vehicles on-site; DOT certification required.
• Load/unload using boom lift and move vehicles for auction.
• Secure loads to prevent damage; ensure safe, immobile vehicles after towing.
• Haul vehicles to designated areas in a safe, courteous manner.
• Scan towed vehicles with TC75 to delivery location.
• Assist with towing, jump-starts, unlocking vehicles as needed.
• May assist Lot Vision tasks and unlocks when required.
• Tow vehicles to Mechanic shop as requested.
• Remove improperly parked or unsafe vehicles from lots.
• Perform routine maintenance on tow truck and front-end loader.
• Operate trucks in compliance with safety regulations; support sale day activities.
• Adhere to safety procedures and participate in safety programs.
• Run reports to move vehicles to sale TRA area.
• Other duties as assigned; overtime may be required.

Skills

DOT certification

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

OSHA forklift/heavy equipment certification

Valid driver’s license

Any degree/certification beyond HS (optional)

Tools

TC75 scanner

Lot Vision

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 $21.83 - $32.79/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

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.

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.