Specialty RV Tow Truck Driver I

Description

Hours are Monday - Friday 8 : 00am - 5 : 00pm

This is a job on our specialty lot moving trailers, heavy trucks, and boats.

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

May require the use of dollies.

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 affixes 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 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.

Education & Specialized Knowledge

Minimum :

• High School Diploma / GED
• Generally less than 2 years’ experience in a related field a service / tow truck or rollback truck required.
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record required
• Effective communication and organization skills required
• Commitment to providing excellent customer service essential
• Regularly required to stand, walk, reach, talk and hear
• Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat, and climb
• Ability to spend prolonged periods of time sitting in a service / tow truck or rollback truck required.
• Vision abilities include close, distance, and color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
• Ability to remain focused and vigilant regarding surroundings and hazards on lot

Preferred :

Basic computer skills and the ability to utilize a portable terminal, brick, etc. preferred.

Work Environment

• Regular exposure to outdoor weather conditions including extreme heat and cold
• Potential to spend up to 50% of shift out of the cab and outdoors
• Driving and maneuvering a service / tow truck or rollback truck in difficult situations with light to heavy crowds and traffic
• Loading and unloading vehicles in various weather conditions

About Cox Automotive

At Cox Automotive, people of every background are driven by their passion for mobility, innovation and community. We transform the way the world buys, sells, owns and uses cars, accelerating the industry with global powerhouse brands like Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book, Manheim and more.

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About Cox

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Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation / wellness days, and / or PTO).

For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page .

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