Tow Truck Driver I - DOT (Manheim)

Cox Enterprises•Oceanside, CA

2d•$22 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

A tow truck driver provides general mechanical and automotive services on Auction property and on-site towing for disabled customer vehicles, in compliance with Auction safety rules and regulations. The role operates a tow truck and boom lift to tow, load, unload, and move vehicles on the Tampa parking lot and at other locations as needed. The driver safely secures and releases vehicles, hauls them to directed areas, and scans each towed vehicle to its delivery location using a TC75. The driver also assists employees and customers with towing, jump-starts, unlocking vehicles, and locating vehicles using Lot Vision. Other duties include towing vehicles to the Mechanic shop, removing incorrectly or unsafely parked vehicles, performing routine maintenance checks on the tow truck and front-end loader, moving vehicles into the sale TRA area, and assisting lot operations and sale-day activities when needed. The position requires following safety procedures, maintaining awareness of hazards, and may require overtime as business dictates.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and 3 years of related experience operating heavy equipment; alternatively, a different combination of education and experience may qualify, including a related degree or certification beyond high school or 5 years of related experience.
Ability to pass the OSHA forklift/heavy equipment certification program and complete recertification knowledge requirements every 3 years.
Valid driver's license.
Effective communication and organization 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 a forklift or loader cab.
Close, distance, and color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to remain focused and vigilant regarding surroundings and hazards on the lot.

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 vehicles and move vehicles around the lot for auction shops.
Properly secure vehicles to the tow truck and release them safely, preventing damage and hazards.
Haul vehicles safely and courteously to directed areas.
Scan every towed vehicle to its delivery location using the TC75.
Assist employees and customers with towing and jump-starting vehicle batteries, including unlocking or locating vehicles when appropriate.
Tow vehicles requiring service to the Mechanic shop.
Remove customer and employee vehicles parked incorrectly or unsafely when requested.
Perform routine maintenance checks on the tow truck and front-end loader, including oil, lubrication, filter, 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.
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.
Work overtime when required by business needs.

Benefits

At least 16 hours of paid time off each month.
Seven paid holidays throughout the 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.
Potential 401(k) retirement planning benefits.
Potential paid sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO.

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