Vehicle Recovery & Tow Operator

City of Detroit; Detroit (MI); Presencial; USD 38.000 - 56.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The City of Detroit is hiring a Tow Truck Operator to support impounded and disabled vehicles. You will load and unload, recover vehicles using specialized equipment, and perform pre/post trip inspections while maintaining safety standards.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and at least two years' experience operating special purpose vehicles. CDL-B with Air Brake Endorsement (or Group A) is required, with background checks and social media screening in the process.

Formación

• Knowledge of operating and minor maintenance of special purpose vehicles and equipment.
• Knowledge of traffic rules and regulations.
• Skill in operating special purpose vehicles and equipment and associated auxiliary equipment.
• Ability to perform mechanical work, including minor emergency repairs to equipment.
• Ability to interact effectively with other employees and the public.
• High school graduation or GED.

Responsabilidades

• Transport broken down, improperly parked, impounded, evidence or otherwise indisposed vehicles.
• Load and unload vehicles or items from the tow truck.
• Use specialized equipment to recover vehicles (snatch blocks, skates, etc.).
• Move vehicles within the impound lots.
• Pre/Post trip inspections.
• Vehicle Recovery.
• Adhere to safety regulations.
• Complete paperwork and manage assigned radio to communicate with dispatch.
• Communicate with DPD Officers at the scene.

Conocimientos

Vehicle operation

Maintenance basics

Traffic rules

Emergency repairs

Public interaction

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

The City of Detroit is hiring a Tow Truck Operator to support impounded and disabled vehicles. You will load and unload, recover vehicles using specialized equipment, and perform pre/post trip inspections while maintaining safety standards.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and at least two years' experience operating special purpose vehicles. CDL-B with Air Brake Endorsement (or Group A) is required, with background checks and social media screening in the process.