Municipal Vehicle Storage Facility Tow Truck Operator

Salary: $38,908.69 - $56,806.68 annually

About the role

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.

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 within the Abandoned Auto Unit and assist with training new employees.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma, GED, or higher, and 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.
• Positions are subject to federal drug and alcohol testing regulations, including pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return to duty, and follow-up testing.

Benefits

• Life and Health Insurance: The City of El Paso is a self-insured entity with a third-party administrator for Medical and Pharmacy benefits. Basic Life Insurance Coverage is available at no cost to eligible employees. Additional Life Insurance and coverage for dependents are also available. Optional Dental, Vision, and Short Term Disability coverage are selectable. Employees may participate in a Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account (healthcare and/or dependent care).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to mental health sessions, therapy, and trained counselors to help cope with life’s stressors.
• Wellness Program: Includes wellness education, fitness tests, biometric screenings, group fitness, health coaching, and more.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Encourages personal and professional development by sharing educational costs for Degree, Certifications, Continuing Education, and Books & Equipment.
• Vacation Leave:
  • 0 - 5 Years of Service: 12 days (3.70 hours per biweekly pay period)
  • >5 to 15 years of service: 17 days (5.24 hours per biweekly pay period)
  • >15 or more years of service: 20 days (6.16 hours per biweekly pay period)
• Sick Leave: Accrued in accordance with the Rules of the Civil Service Commission.
• Accident Leave: Applies to occupational injuries and diseases.
• Pregnancy Leave: Treated the same as any other temporary physical disability.
• Legal Holidays:
  • New Year's Day
  • Martin Luther King Holiday (Third Monday in January)
  • Cesar Chavez Day (March 31)
  • Memorial Day (Last Monday in May)
  • Juneteenth (June 19)
  • Independence Day (July 4)
  • Labor Day (First Monday in September)
  • Veteran's Day (November 11)
  • Thanksgiving Day (Fourth Thursday in November)
  • Day after Thanksgiving (Friday following Thanksgiving)
  • Christmas Day (December 25)
  • Employee's Birthday
  • Any additional day designated as a holiday by City Council.