Tow Truck Driver I (Manheim)

Cox Communications • Atlanta, GA

12d • $18 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing general mechanical and automotive services on Auction property, as well as over-the-road and on-site towing service to disabled customer vehicles in compliance with Auction safety rules and regulations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED and 5 years’ experience in a related field OR the right candidate could also have a different combination, such as any level degree/certification beyond a HS diploma/GED in a related discipline and 3 years’ experience OR 7 years’ experience in a related field.
• Safe drivers needed; valid driver’s license required.
• Candidate must hold a valid state-of-residence driver's license, be able to obtain and maintain their Driver Qualification File.
• Rollback tow truck experience 1 – 3 years of experience driving a service/tow truck or front end loader.
• This position follows regulations issued by the Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
• Candidate must be able to successfully complete and pass a DOT-regulated pre-employment background screening and DOT physical prior employment.
• A current and valid DOT medical card with more than four (4) months remaining until its expiration may be submitted in leu of a DOT physical. If the DOT medical card has four (4) months or less of validity remaining, a DOT physical will be required.
• Due to interstate operating authority commerce regulations, candidates must be at least 21 years or older.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to walk long distances.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, reach, talk and hear.
• Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat, and climb.
• Ability to lift 1-30 pounds.
• Vision abilities required include close, distance and color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Valid Class C CDL is preferred

Responsibilities

• Operates a tow truck to provide tow service to customer vehicles on the MAA parking lot and in different locations as needed
• Properly affixes tow truck to vehicle needing tow, assuring that the vehicle will not be damaged or cause any danger to others in the towing process
• Releases vehicle from the tow truck and assures that vehicle is left in a safe, immobile manner
• In a safe and courteous manner, hauls vehicles to directed areas
• Completes the information on every towed vehicle including the place where the vehicle was found and removed
• Completes towing service slip when required
• Write condition reports on customer vehicles that are picked up at another location and transported to the Auction
• 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, re-keying and disarming security systems
• Aid vehicles broken down in transit
• Tows vehicles requiring towing service through the lanes on sale days as needed
• Removes customer and employee vehicles parked incorrectly or in unsafe manner to customer lot as requested
• Performs routine maintenance on tow truck (i.e., oil changes, lubes, filter changes)
• Operate truck in compliance with safety regulations
• May assist lot operations when not operating tow truck
• 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
• Perform other duties as assigned by management
• May be required to work overtime as business needs dictate

Benefits

• Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
• Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (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