Tow Truck Operator I - DOT (Day Shift) | $18-$27/hr, $1.5k Sign-On

cox; Mount Juliet (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Cox Automotive in the United States is seeking a Tow Truck Driver I - DOT to operate a tow truck and a front-end loader for vehicle movements on the SAAA lot and other locations as needed.

Day shift role with a DOT-mandated pre-hire physical, vehicle inspections, and DOT Driver Qualification requirements. A $1,500 sign-on bonus is offered, with portions paid after 30 and 90 days of employment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED plus 5 years of related work experience, OR any degree or certification above a High School Diploma/GED plus 3 years of related work experience, OR 7 years of related work experience.
• Safe drivers needed; valid driver's license required.
• 1-3 years of experience driving a service/tow truck or front-end loader required.
• Pre-hire Physical needed for DOT medical card.
• Completion of DOT Driver Qualification file.
• Dependent on the role, a 5 Panel Drug test may be required.
• Adhere to Vehicle Use Policy.

Responsibilities

• 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 and 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.
• 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.

Skills

Safe driving

Valid driver’s license

DOT knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Experience requested (3-5 yrs)

Job description

Cox Automotive in the United States is seeking a Tow Truck Driver I - DOT to operate a tow truck and a front-end loader for vehicle movements on the SAAA lot and other locations as needed.

Day shift role with a DOT-mandated pre-hire physical, vehicle inspections, and DOT Driver Qualification requirements. A $1,500 sign-on bonus is offered, with portions paid after 30 and 90 days of employment.