Tow Truck Operator (Class Code 1914)

City of New Orleans • New Orleans, LA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

This is semi-skilled work operating automotive equipment with responsibility for towing functions for the Parking, Towing and Abandoned Vehicles Unit of the New Orleans Police Department. Work includes storing and securing crime scene vehicles and may involve hazardous situations when removing and impounding vehicles. Work may also include light or heavy physical labor when not operating equipment; and related work as required.

Requirements

• Must possess a valid Louisiana Class D driver's license (or higher), or an equivalent driver's license issued by another state authorizing the operation of vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of more than 10,000 pounds.
• Must have a good driving record for the last eighteen (18) months.
• Applicants who have outstanding traffic or parking violations, or one or more "Driving While Intoxicated Violations" within the last eighteen (18) months will not be eligible for employment in this classification.
• Applicants with out of state licenses will be required to obtain a valid Louisiana Class D driver's license (or higher) within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum age limit is 18 years for any class of work requiring hard physical labor, operation of or proximity to hazardous machinery, exposure to hazardous chemicals, or participation in any other processes or procedures which are prohibited or limited by the Louisiana State Child Labor Law.
• Good moral character is required of all applicants.

Responsibilities

• Operating automotive equipment for towing functions.
• Storing and securing crime scene vehicles.
• Removing and impounding vehicles, which may involve hazardous situations.
• Performing light or heavy physical labor when not operating equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed