Part Time Tow Truck Driver I - DOT (Manheim)

Cox Enterprises • Bordentown, NJ

20h • $20 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Cox Automotive is hiring a part-time Tow Truck Driver I - DOT to provide towing, loading, unloading, and vehicle-movement services at Manheim. The role operates tow trucks and front-end loaders on the MAA parking lot and at other locations as needed, transports vehicles safely to directed areas, and records vehicle deliveries using a TC75. The position works onsite on an evening schedule: either Saturday through Wednesday or Thursday through Monday, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. The starting pay rate is $20 per hour; the stated hourly base-pay range is $20–$30, with possible additional compensation through commission or an incentive program.

The driver assists customers and employees with towing, jump-starts, unlocking, and locating vehicles, and may support lot operations and sale-day activities when not driving. The position includes routine maintenance checks on the tow truck and front-end loader, compliance with safety procedures, and other duties assigned by management. Work involves frequent outdoor weather exposure and moderate noise, with occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts and electrical shock hazards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED plus 5 years of related work experience; alternatively, a degree or certification above high school/GED plus 3 years of related work experience, or 7 years of related work experience.
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record.
• 1–3 years of experience driving a service/tow truck or front-end loader.
• Pre-hire physical required for DOT medical card.
• Completion of a DOT Driver Qualification file.
• A 5-panel drug test may be required, depending on the role.
• Adherence to the Vehicle Use Policy.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods and walk long distances.
• Ability to regularly stand, walk, reach, talk, and hear; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, squatting, and climbing.
• Ability to lift 1–30 pounds.
• Close, distance, and color vision; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Front-end loader or forklift experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate a tow truck to provide service to customer vehicles on the MAA parking lot and at other locations as needed; use dollies when required.
• Operate a front-end loader to load and unload customer vehicles and move vehicles around the lot for auction shops.
• Secure vehicles properly to the tow truck or front-end loader, preventing damage and hazards; release towed vehicles safely and leave them immobile.
• Haul vehicles safely and courteously to directed areas.
• Scan every towed vehicle using a TC75 and record the delivery location.
• Assist employees and customers with towing and jump-starting vehicle batteries, by phone or in person.
• When appropriate, unlock customer vehicles, jump-start vehicles, or locate vehicles using Lot Vision.
• Tow vehicles to the Mechanic shop when requested.
• Move incorrectly parked or unsafe customer and employee vehicles to the customer lot when requested.
• Perform routine maintenance checks on the tow truck and front-end loader, including oil changes, lubrication, filter changes, and tire changes.
• Operate the truck and front-end loader in compliance with safety regulations.
• Assist lot operations and sale-day activities when not operating the tow truck, as needed.
• Demonstrate commitment to safety by following safety and health procedures and participating in Safety Excellence activities.
• Run reports to move vehicles into the sale TRA area for auction.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Health care insurance, which may include medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement planning, including a 401(k).
• Paid days off, which may include sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO.

What This Job Offers

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