Tow Truck Driver- Part Time

PNW Metal Recycling•Hermiston, OR

10d

About The Position

Only candidates who live in Hermiston city limits can be considered for this position. This is a part-time position (Less than 30 hours/week), which will include being on-call during rotating weekends/overnights. The Tow Truck Driver is responsible for safely loading disabled vehicles unto the tow’s flatbed, transporting to the auto salvage yard and unloading for processing while ensuring their tow truck is in good working order. When not on tow runs, will be responsible for assisting with parts pulling and other yard duties.

Requirements

Valid Driver License and corresponding endorsements when required
Acceptable driving record for commercial insurability purposes
Minimum 1 year of experience operating a tow truck and connecting/loading vehicles
Ability to connect vehicles to tow truck and use proper attachment and loading techniques
Ability to be on call for after hours calls and tow pick ups including but not limited to early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays
Ability to operate a manual transmission
Ability to meet physical requirement of job as described below, including the ability to drive to different locations
Ability to speak and understand English

Nice To Haves

Ability to speak and understand an additional language is a plus

Responsibilities

Respond to requests to pick up incapacitated vehicles
Drive to the site, load/attach vehicle using proper equipment
Interact with customer or contact as needed
Obtain proper paperwork and/or signature
Perform a "pre-trip" inspection on the tow truck, flat bed and equipment you will be driving before each trip is started
Ensure proper equipment is with the vehicle before leaving for the trip
Responsible for maintaining the tow truck and equipment
Report any issues going on with the tow truck and equipment and ensure they are taken care of
When repairs are needed, notify Yard Manager to resolve the issue
Complete a "post-trip" inspection of the tow truck and equipment when returned from each trip, clean out tow truck cab at the end of shift
Attend all driver safety meetings
Remain on-call for after hours tows after hours including early mornings, evenings, night, holidays, etc.
Maintain/keep driver license current with appropriate endorsements if required
Comply with driver safety and vehicle operations policies and procedures
Perform other tow truck duties as assigned/needed
Pull parts from vehicles that have arrived in the yard
Keep yard picked up and clean
Take care of equipment and tools