Municipal Vehicle Storage Facility Tow Truck Operator

City of El Paso•Various Locations within the City of El Paso, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, enforce City Municipal code of abandoned or junked vehicles and perform towing duties that include the removal and impounding of vehicles, the transfer of vehicles for investigation purposes or disposal. This role involves operating a tow truck to remove vehicles for impounding, transfer vehicles for investigation purposes, or disposal. It also includes assisting other divisions within the El Paso Police Department with vehicle removal or transfers for department use. The operator will patrol assigned locations within the City of El Paso limits, looking for violations of the municipal ordinance code for abandoned and/or junked vehicles, and issuing Five (5) -Day Tag notices to non-compliant vehicles. Additionally, the position requires impounding vehicles not in compliance with City ordinances for safekeeping, transferring vehicles for investigative purposes, handling vehicles considered evidence which may contain biohazards or dangerous chemicals, and transferring inoperable vehicles to designated garages for service. Responsibilities also include preparing vehicles for auction, removing license plates and stickers, inspecting vehicles for valuables or contraband, and maintaining a daily work log with necessary reports and paperwork to account for vehicles and work performed. The role also involves performing duties of coworkers as necessary to ensure continuity of operations, cross-training in other duties within the Abandoned Auto Unit, and assisting with training new employees.

Requirements

A High School Diploma, GED, or higher
One (1) year of experience operating light or medium trucks, tractors, heavy equipment, related automotive equipment, and/or tow trucks.
Must pass stringent background investigation.
Texas Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License or equivalent from another state.
TCIC/NCIC Certification within six (6) months of appointment.

Responsibilities

Operate tow truck to remove vehicles for impounding, transfer vehicles for investigation purposes, or disposal.
Assist other divisions within the El Paso Police Department with removal or transferring of vehicles for department use.
Patrol assigned location within the City of El Paso limits looking for violations to the municipal ordinance code for abandoned and/or junked vehicles.
Issue a Five (5) -Day Tag notices to vehicles in violation of City ordinances.
Impound vehicles that are not in compliance with the City municipal ordinance and held for safekeeping.
Transfer vehicles for investigative purposes, handle vehicles considered evidence, that possibly contain biohazards and/or dangerous chemicals.
Transfer inoperable vehicles from various locations to designated garage for service.
Assist in preparing vehicles for auction, remove license plates, stickers, inspect vehicles for valuables or contraband.
Maintain daily work log, prepare necessary reports and paperwork to account for the vehicles and the work done for the day.
Perform duties of coworkers as necessary to ensure continuity of operations during absences.
Cross-train in other duties and functions performed with the Abandoned Auto Unit and assist with training new employees.
Perform other related duties as required.