Driver, Tow Truck

ACV • Portland, OR

23d

About The Position

Drives a tow truck to move motor vehicles to and from dealerships, roadside breakdown locations, and repossession locations. The driver receives calls or dispatches, attaches the vehicle using an anti-sway bar and cables, chains, or other grappling devices, and uses a hand or powered winch to raise one end of the vehicle and tow it to the required location. The role includes completing daily DOT-required truck inspections and supporting efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• High school diploma or GED, one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and use American money and weight, volume, and distance measurements.
• Ability to follow written, oral, or diagram-based instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Current driver's license and current medical card.
• Clean driving record.
• Ability to drive a manual transmission.
• Ability to operate GPS.
• Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
• Respond to calls or dispatches and travel to the assigned location.
• Attach vehicles using an anti-sway bar, cables, chains, or other grappling devices.
• Use a hand or powered winch to hoist one end of a vehicle and tow it to the required location.
• Complete daily DOT-required truck inspections.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED