What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tow Truck Operator position at Hook Em Towing and Wrecker Service?
Education Requirement: High School Diploma / GED
Required Skills: Tow Truck Operator
**General Mechanical and Technical Skills (know how to service tow trucks)
**Great Customer Service
**Knows how to follow both written and verbal directions
Job Duties and Responsibilities
1) Drives tow-truck to move motor vehicles damaged by accident, stalled, or ticketed by police for traffic violation: Receives call or is dispatched to location by repair garage, automobile association, or police department by radio or telephone.
2) Attaches antisway bar to vehicle by means of cable, chains, or other grappling devices, and hoists one end of vehicle, using hand or powered winch, to tow vehicle to repair garage or to tow facility.
3) Get information about the vehicle you are servicing from the dispatcher via radio or phone. This information usually includes the vehicle make and model, color, location, the reason for towing and the driver's name. Drive the truck to the vehicle's location.
4.Attach cables, chains or other equipment and winch the vehicle to towing elevation or onto the truck flatbed. Connect any necessary lights to the back of the vehicle.
5. Tow the vehicle safely to the house, service station or impound or tow lot. You must observe all traffic laws and drive at a safe speed for the weather and road conditions.
6. Accept and record payments and provide a receipt. Note the services rendered, cost of the services and the payment method.
7.Create reports of each service call. These usually include the date, time and location of the service, information about the car, a description of the services you performed and the distance you towed the vehicle.
8) Maintain service of tow trucks - do a daily inspection to ensure all supplies are in working condition and on the truck.
9) Other assigned duties based on business needs.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $10.00 - $25.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- On call
- Overnight shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
- Commission pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Albany, GA 31707: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- CDL A (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Required)
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $10 - $25