Tow Truck Driver I - DOT (Manheim)

Cox Communications • Oceanside, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Tow Truck Driver I - DOT provides general mechanical and automotive services on auction property and on-site towing for disabled customer vehicles while following auction safety rules and regulations. The role operates tow trucks and related equipment to tow, load, unload, and move vehicles around the lot and to directed locations, including auction shops and the mechanic shop. Drivers scan towed vehicles to their delivered locations, help employees and customers with towing, jump-starts, vehicle unlocking, and locating vehicles, and remove incorrectly or unsafely parked vehicles as requested. The position also includes routine tow truck and front-end loader maintenance, safety-focused equipment operation, occasional lot operations and sale-day support, and running reports to move vehicles into the sale TRA area. Overtime may be required as business dictates.

This is an individual-contributor role at a specified Cox location, with no remote option. The position requires a valid driver’s license, DOT certification, and the ability to pass an OSHA forklift/heavy-equipment certification program with recertification knowledge every three years. The stated compensation is $21.83–$32.79 per hour; the rate may vary based on location and the candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. The role may also be eligible for commission and/or incentive compensation.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED and three years of experience in a related field, such as operating heavy equipment; alternatively, a different combination of qualifications may be considered, including a degree or certification beyond high school in a related discipline, or five years of experience in a related field.
• DOT certification is required.
• Ability to pass the OSHA forklift/heavy-equipment certification program; recertification knowledge is required every three years.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Effective communication and organizational skills.
• Commitment to excellent customer service.
• Ability to stand, walk, reach, talk, and hear regularly.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat, and climb frequently.
• Ability to spend prolonged periods sitting in the cab of a forklift or loader.
• Close, distance, and color vision; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to remain focused and vigilant about surroundings and hazards on the lot.
• Ability to work overtime when required by business needs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience on a boom truck.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use a portable terminal, brick, or similar device.

Responsibilities

• Operate a tow truck to provide towing service to customer vehicles on the Tampa parking lot and at other locations as needed.
• Operate a tow truck with a boom lift to load and unload customer vehicles and move vehicles around the lot for auction shops.
• Secure the boom lift to vehicles properly to prevent damage and danger during towing.
• Release towed vehicles safely and leave them immobile; haul vehicles to directed areas in a safe and courteous manner.
• Scan each towed vehicle using a TC75 and record the location where it was delivered.
• Assist employees and customers with towing and jump-starting vehicle batteries, including requests made by phone or in person.
• Assist, as appropriate, with unlocking customer vehicles, jump-starting vehicles, and locating vehicles using Lot Vision.
• Tow vehicles requiring service to the mechanic shop as requested.
• Remove customer and employee vehicles parked incorrectly or unsafely to the customer lot as requested.
• Perform routine maintenance checks on tow trucks and front-end loaders, including oil, lubrication, filter, and tire changes.
• Operate trucks and front-end loaders in compliance with safety regulations.
• Assist lot operations when not operating the tow truck and participate in sale-day activities as needed.
• Follow safety and health procedures, model safe behaviors, and participate in activities supporting Safety Excellence.
• Run reports to move vehicles into the sale TRA area for auction.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Benefits

• At least 16 hours of paid time off per month.
• Seven paid holidays per calendar year.
• Additional paid time off for bereavement, voting, jury duty, volunteer time, military leave, and parental leave.
• Potential health care insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement planning, including a 401(k).
• Potential paid sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO.

What This Job Offers

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