What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tow Truck Operator position at Philadelphia Parking Authority?
General Description :
This is skilled work operating a standard-sized Tow Truck or similar vehicle on an assigned shift. Employees engaged in this work remove illegally parked, abandoned, or disabled vehicles and / or other traffic obstructions from city streets in addition to Police Livestops from city streets and state highways. Work is performed under the supervision of a Tow Operator Supervisor. Assignments are stable and are carried out by instructions and established routines. This position is considered essential personnel and operates 24 hours / 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Applicants will be required to report to work during declared emergencies by the City of Philadelphia and or the Executive Director of the Philadelphia Parking Authority. Additionally, the Applicant must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Principal Duties :
- Via Handheld, receive assignments via two-way radio, DMLS system, or written instructions to remove illegally parked, abandoned, or disabled vehicles.
- Documents all visible personal property in, and any damage to the vehicle as per PPA guidelines.
- Tows vehicles to the impoundment lot for release to a lot attendant.
- Checks and maintain motor oil, battery water, brake fluid, and tire pressure in an assigned tow vehicle, and change faulty tires.
- Dismantles, lifts, loads and transports heavy, bulky, and confiscated evidence.
- Maintain daily work logs.
- Explains the nature of violations and vehicle release procedures to vehicle owners.
- Attends court hearings concerning accidents or vehicle damage claims.
- May be assigned to demonstrate to new employees towing procedures during classes or a regular shift.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Minimum Acceptable Training, Experience, and Education :
Internal Applicants
External Applicants
Working Hours : Schedule : TBD. This position is considered essential personnel and operates 24 hours / 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The Applicant must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Shifts are eight hours, including a half-hour paid lunch. All employees must bid for shift assignments that are awarded based on seniority by classification date (length of time in this position).
Salary : $53,272 - $64,991
