Company
Cox Automotive - USA
Job Family Group
Vehicle Operations
Job Profile
Tow Truck Driver I
Management Level
Individual Contributor
Flexible Work Option
No remote option; must work at a specified Cox location
Travel %
No
Work Shift
Day
Compensation
Hourly base pay rate is $20.87 - $31.25/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.
Job Description
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
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
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1 - 3 years of experience driving a service/tow truck or rollback truck required.
Benefits
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.
About Us
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.