Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Vehicle Operations

Job Profile

Tow Truck Driver II

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

Can work remotely anywhere in the specified country

Travel %

No

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Hourly base pay rate is $27.79 - $41.78/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

What You'll Do

Operate a wheel lift and flat bed tow truck. Forklift is a plus.Utilize a TC75 scanner to check for tow requests.Strong customer service skills.Utilize a radio to assist with tow requests from team members and customers.Follow all safety procedures for towing all types of vehicles.Tow vehicles off-site as needed to dealerships, shops, or fuel stations.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 an 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.

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.1 – 3 years of experience driving a service/tow truck or frontend loader preferred.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. 

Benefits

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, parental leave, and COVID-19 vaccination leave.

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.