Tow Truck Driver I - DOT (Manheim)

• Operates a tow truck to provide tow service to customer vehicles on the auction lot and in different locations as needed. 

• Operates a front-end loader to provide a loading and unloading service for the customers. As well as move vehicles around the lot for auction shops.

• Properly affix tow truck and front-end loader 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. 

• Scans every towed vehicle using the TC75 to the location where the vehicle has been delivered.  

• 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, jump-starting, or locating using Lot Vision.

• Tows vehicles requiring towing service to the Mechanic shop as requested. 

• Removes customer and employee vehicles parked incorrectly or in an unsafe manner to customer lot as requested. 

• Performs routine maintenance checks on tow truck and front-end loader to have (i.e., oil changes, lubes, filter changes, tire changes). 

• Operate truck and front-end loader in compliance with safety regulations. 

• May assist lot operations when not operating tow truck and in sale day activities. 

• 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. 

• Run reports to move vehicles into the sale TRA area for auction.

• Perform other duties as assigned by management. 

• May be required to work overtime as business needs dictate.

Qualifications: 

Minimum-

• 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.

• Pre-hire Physical needed for DOT medical card.

• Completion of DOT Driver Qualification file.

• Valid Class C CDL preferred.

• Rollback tow truck experience.

• 1 – 3 years of experience driving a service/tow truck or frontend loader

• 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. 

Work Environment:

• Frequent exposure to outdoor weather conditions. Moderate noise level. Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts and electrical shock hazard.