Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Vehicle Operations

Tow Truck Driver I

Individual ContributorNo remote option; must work at a specified Cox location

No

Day

Compensation

Hourly base pay rate is $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.

This position is responsible for providing general mechanical and automotive services on Auction property, as well as over-the-road and on-site towing service to disabled customer vehicles in compliance with Auction safety rules and regulations.

Job Responsibilities:

• Operates a tow truck to provide tow service to customer vehicles on the MAA parking lot and in different locations as needed
• Properly affixes tow truck 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
• Completes the information on every towed vehicle including the place where the vehicle was found and removed
• Completes towing service slip when required
• Write condition reports on customer vehicles that are picked up at another location and transported to the Auction
• 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, re-keying and disarming security systems
• Aid vehicles broken down in transit
• Tows vehicles requiring towing service through the lanes on sale days as needed
• Removes customer and employee vehicles parked incorrectly or in unsafe manner to customer lot as requested
• Performs routine maintenance on tow truck (i.e., oil changes, lubes, filter changes)
• Operate truck in compliance with safety regulations
• May assist lot operations when not operating tow truck
• 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
• Perform other duties as assigned by management
• May be required to work overtime as business needs dictate

Minimum Qualifications: 

• 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.

• Candidate must hold a valid state-of-residence driver's license, be able to obtain and maintain their Driver Qualification File.

• Rollback tow truck experience

• 1 – 3 years of experience driving a service/tow truck or front end loader.

• This position follows regulations issued by the Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Candidate must be able to successfully complete and pass a DOT-regulated pre-employment background screening and DOT physical prior employment.

• A current and valid DOT medical card with more than four (4) months remaining until its expiration may be submitted in leu of a DOT physical. If the DOT medical card has four (4) months or less of validity remaining, a DOT physical will be required.

• Due to interstate operating authority commerce regulations, candidates must be at least 21 years or older.

• 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. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Valid Class C CDL is preferred

Work Environment:

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

Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees are also 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.Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. 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. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.