Tow Truck Driver I (Manheim)

Davita Inc.; Town of Clifton Park (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in vehicle service is seeking a Tow Truck Operator to manage towing operations and vehicle maintenance in Clifton Park. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in towing services, a strong commitment to safety, and excellent customer service skills. This role requires physical capabilities and may include varied duties, ensuring smooth operations and customer satisfaction. Competitive hourly pay with benefits including paid time off and holidays is offered.

Benefits

Sixteen hours of paid time off every month

Seven paid holidays annually

Additional paid time off for special circumstances

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Safe driver's needed; valid driver's license required.
• Ability to perform physical tasks and prolonged periods of sitting.

Responsibilities

• Operate tow truck and front-end loader to provide towing services.
• Perform routine maintenance checks on equipment and vehicles.
• Assist employees and customers with vehicle issues as requested.

Skills

Vehicle operation

Safety compliance

Customer assistance

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

• Operates a tow truck to provide tow service to customer vehicles on the SAAA parking lot and in different locations as needed. May require the use of dollies.
• 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 affixes 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 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 driver's needed; valid driver's license required.
• 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.

USD 19.52 - 29.23 per hour

Compensation:

Hourly base pay rate is $19.52 - $29.23/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.