Tow Truck Driver I - DOT

Cox Communications•Dallas, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

A tow truck driver is responsible for providing general mechanical and automotive services on Auction property, as well as on-site towing service to disabled customer vehicles in compliance with Auction safety rules and regulations. This role operates a tow truck and front-end loader, ensuring vehicles are safely towed and moved around the lot. The driver also assists customers with jump-starting batteries and unlocking vehicles, performs routine maintenance on equipment, and ensures compliance with safety regulations. Additionally, the role may involve assisting with lot operations and sale day activities, running reports, and other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED and 3 years' experience in a related field (operating heavy equipment). OR any level degree/certification beyond a HS diploma/GED in a related discipline. OR 5 years' experience in a related field
Ability to pass OSHA forklift/heavy equipment certification program with recertification Knowledge every 3 years
Safe drivers needed; valid driver's license required.
Effective communication and organization skills required
Commitment to providing excellent customer service essential
Regularly required to stand, walk, reach, talk and hear
Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat, and climb
Ability to spend prolonged periods of time sitting in cab of forklift/loader
Vision abilities include close, distance, and color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
Ability to remain focused and vigilant regarding surroundings and hazards on lot
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.

Nice To Haves

Experience on a wheel lift and some forklift experience
Basic computer skills and the ability to utilize a portable terminal, brick, etc. preferred

Responsibilities

Operates a tow truck to provide tow service to customer vehicles on the DALA parking lot and in different locations as needed.
Operates a front-end loader to provide a loading and unloading service for the customers, and to 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.

Benefits

sixteen hours of paid time off every month
seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year
additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave
time off to vote
jury duty leave
volunteer time off
military leave
parental leave
health care insurance (medical, dental, vision)
retirement planning (401(k))
paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO)