Tow Truck Driver I (Manheim) Weekend Shift

Cox Communications; Elkridge (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Tow Truck Driver to join their Vehicle Operations team. In this role, you will be responsible for safely towing vehicles, assisting customers with their needs, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. You will operate a tow truck and front-end loader, providing essential services to maintain smooth operations. This position offers a dynamic work environment, where your commitment to safety and customer service will directly impact the success of the team. If you're passionate about vehicles and enjoy working outdoors, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health Care Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Flexible Vacation Days

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in towing or related field required.
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate tow truck and assist customers with vehicle services.
• Perform routine maintenance checks on equipment.

Skills

Towing Operations

Vehicle Maintenance

Customer Service

Safety Compliance

Education

High School Diploma/GED

CDL Certification

Tools

Tow Truck

Front-End Loader

TC75 Scanner

Job description

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Vehicle Operations

Job Profile

Tow Truck Driver I

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

No remote option; must work at a specified Cox location

Travel %

No

Work Shift

Weekend

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.

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.

Preferred-

• Valid Class C CDL nice to have but not required
• 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.

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. Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.