What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tow-In Equipment Operator 5day position at Louisville-Jefferson METRO (KY)?
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : Operates wreckers and related equipmentUNDER GENERAL SUPERVISIONTows illegally parked cars, cars from accident and crime scenes and stolen cars to the Vehicle Impoundment LotTows damaged or broken down police vehicles and city equipmentChanges tires and jump starts or changes batteries to maintain vehiclesUnlocks locked vehiclesAnswers phones and assists callers in locating their vehicles and maintains tow logsCollects impounded vehicle feesReleases impounded vehicles to the ownersLogs impounded vehicles and records license numbersPrepares vehicles for auction and tows vehicles to the auction siteTakes wreckers to shop for repairsPerforms related workHigh school diploma or the equivalentWORK EXPERIENCETwo years of experience in the operation of wreckers or heavy equipmentEQUIVALENCYAn equivalent combination of education and experience may be substitutedOTHER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSMust not have been convicted of a felonyMisdemeanor convictions will be considered on an individual basisMust submit to a pre-employment drug screeningMust submit to a pre-employment polygraph testApplicants who have bought, sold, or used marijuana within one year of application, or have bought, sold, or used any controlled substance or narcotic drug without a prescription within six years of application will be disqualifiedMust possess and maintain a valid driver's licensePHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONSMeets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special needs of the position as determined by management, including mandatory overtime and performing related workLifts and carries items weighing up to 75 poundsMinimum Starting Salary : $21.44 / hourSalary Grade : U46 / 25Filing Deadline : CONTINUOUS UNTIL FILLEDEqual Opportunity Employer For positions with LMPD, the time from application to hire can range from 2-4 months. Test Weights : Written : 75%Training & Experience : 25%Practical : Pass / Fail
Salary : $21