Tow Truck Driver I - DOT (Manheim)

Key Responsibilities

• Operate tow trucks and other equipment to move disabled, improperly parked, or non-operational vehicles across the lot
• Operate tow truck on property only
• Safely load, secure, transport, and unload vehicles in accordance with company safety guidelines
• Respond to requests for vehicle recovery, removals, or repositioning in a timely manner
• Support lot organization by staging vehicles for sale, transport, inspection, or customer pickup
• Conduct pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and report any mechanical or safety issues
• Maintain accurate records/logs of towed or moved vehicles as required
• Follow all local, state, and company safety regulations while operating equipment
• Communicate effectively with Lot Operations team, coordinators, and leadership regarding vehicle status and priorities
• Aid with general lot operations tasks as needed (e.g., traffic flow, customer assistance, basic vehicle movement)
• 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
• Run reports to move vehicles into the sale TRA area for auction
• Perform routine maintenance checks on tow truck and front-end loader to have (i.e., oil changes, lubes, filter changes, tire changes)
• May be required to work overtime as business needs dictate

Qualifications

• Minimum- High School Diploma/GED plus 5 years of related work experience, OR any degree or certification above a High School Diploma/GED plus 3 years of related work experience, OR 7 years of related work experience
• Safe drivers needed; valid driver's license required
• Ability to acquire DOT medical card after Hire
• Ability to walk long distances
• Frequent exposure to outdoor weather conditions. Moderate noise level. Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts and electrical shock hazard

Work Environment

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

Benefits

• Eligible to receive a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year
• Eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave

Pay

• Hourly pay rate is in the range of $18.17 - $27.31/hour
• The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program