Tow Truck Driver I - DOT (Manheim)

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Vehicle Operations

Tow Truck Driver I - DOT

Individual ContributorNo remote option; must work at a specified Cox location

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Day

Compensation

Hourly base pay rate is $20.00 - $30.00/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.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate tow trucks and other equipment to move disabled, improperly parked, or non-operational vehicles across the lot
• Safely load, secure, transport, and unload vehicles in accordance with company safety guidelines
• Respond to requests for vehicle recovery, removals, or repositioning in a timely manner
• Support lot organization by staging vehicles for sale, transport, inspection, or customer pickup
• Conduct pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and report any mechanical or safety issues
• Maintain accurate records/logs of towed or moved vehicles as required
• Follow all local, state, and company safety regulations while operating equipment
• Communicate effectively with Lot Operations team, coordinators, and leadership regarding vehicle status and priorities
• Assist with general lot operations tasks as needed (e.g., traffic flow, customer assistance, basic vehicle movement)

• 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.

• Pre-hire Physical needed for DOT medical card.

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