Tow Driver

About the role

Operate a company vehicle to pick up vehicles from auto auctions or private parties. Load vehicles, verify the load, collect paperwork, pay for the cars with a company check, obtain signatures confirming accuracy, and deliver vehicles to the plant.

Responsibilities

• Drive a company vehicle in a safe, courteous, and responsible manner, avoiding traffic violations and accidents.
• Follow DOT procedures.
• Pick up vehicles at auction or private party and load onto the company truck.
• Secure vehicles and verify the condition of the truck and the load; gather paperwork associated with the vehicle.
• Leave the plant with orders on the vehicle pick-up location, drive to the destination, and verify vehicles.
• Obtain a signature at the pickup location, confirm the accuracy of the vehicles shown on the order, and sign off verifying the integrity of the load.
• Make proper notations on the vehicles.
• Work carefully to prevent injury to yourself or damage to vehicles.
• Comply with established company policies and procedures.
• Complete annual training as assigned.
• Operate in compliance with rules and regulations set forth by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
• Walk the yard and place debris in the cars being removed from the yard.
• Assume other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (preferred).
• 1+ years of related experience (preferred).
• At least six months of warehouse operations experience (preferred).
• At least one year of commercial driving experience or a certificate from an accredited commercial driving school (preferred).
• Possess a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• Must qualify for corporate insurance programs, including vehicle insurance.
• Must meet Department of Transportation (DOT) testing and physical requirements and be knowledgeable of DOT regulations.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must comply with state and local mandated requirements as well as DOT and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations.

Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Frequent use of Outlook, Word, Excel, and graphics software.
• Basic oral and written communication skills; may write brief messages and keep simple records.
• Ability to solve routine, somewhat repetitive problems by following clear directions and procedures.
• Decisions generally affect one's own job or assigned functional area.
• Uses guidance/guidelines provided by supervisor/manager.
• Assignments/priorities provided by supervisor/manager.
• Mobile app and mobile device knowledge.

Physical Demands

• Drive a vehicle most of the time; must be able to sit and drive for extended periods (up to 12 hours at a time).
• Use hands to operate machinery.
• May need to stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, reach, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch for extended periods.
• Frequent exposure to contaminants such as fuel or exhaust.
• May occasionally wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed.
• May need to work in cramped spaces, which may require awkward positions.
• May be exposed to extreme temperatures, extreme lighting, and high noise levels.
• Daily travel required; extensive overnight travel may be required.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.