TOW TRUCK OPERATOR (CLASS CODE 1914)

City of New Orleans Government; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New Orleans Government is seeking a semi-skilled worker to operate automotive equipment for towing functions within the Parking, Towing and Abandoned Vehicles Unit of the New Orleans Police Department.

The role includes storing and securing crime scene vehicles, with potential exposure to hazardous situations during impoundments. Physical labor may be required when not operating equipment, and duties related to the unit will be performed as needed.

Qualifications

• Valid Louisiana Class D driver’s license or higher; GVWR >10,000 pounds authorization.
• Good driving record for the last 18 months.
• No outstanding traffic or parking violations or DWI within last 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Operate automotive equipment for towing functions.
• Store and secure crime scene vehicles.
• May perform light or heavy physical labor when not operating equipment.
• Perform related work as required.

Skills

Automotive equipment operation

Education

Louisiana Class D driver’s license or equivalent

Job description

This is semi-skilled work operating automotive equipment with responsibility for towing functions for the Parking, Towing and Abandoned Vehicles Unit of the New Orleans Police Department. Work includes storing and securing crime scene vehicles and may involve hazardous situations when removing and impounding vehicles. Work may also include light or heavy physical labor when not operating equipment; and related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must possess a valid Louisiana Class D driver's license (or higher), or an equivalent driver's license issued by another state authorizing the operation of vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of more than 10,000 pounds. Applicants must have a good driving record for the last eighteen (18) months. Applicants who have outstanding traffic or parking violations, or one or more "Driving While Intoxicated Violations" within the last eighteen (18) months will not be eligible for employment in this classification.

Kind of Examination:

A written exam weighted 100%. This is an original entrance examination. The Police Department will conduct a background investigation which will include a computer voice stress analysis (CVSA), a urinalysis to detect usage of illegal narcotic substances, and a check of arrest and conviction record.