Tow Truck Driver Job Description
Tow truck driver
provides on-time and hassle-free pick-up and delivery service to customers, Cooper warehouses and productions facilities, vendors, and other shipping and receiving locations in compliance with DOT hours of service regulations.
Tow Truck Driver Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective tow truck driver job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included tow truck driver job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Duties entail very early and late pick up and delivery times, employee is on the road an extreme amount of time
Drives a Company vehicle in a safe, courteous and responsible manner avoiding traffic violations and accident
Must follow DOT procedures Picks up vehicles at auction or private party, loads onto Company truck at the various locations
Secures vehicles down and verifies the condition of the truck and the load, gets paperwork associated with the vehicle
Leaves Plant with orders where to pick up vehicles, drives to the pick destination and verifies vehicles obtains signature at the pickup location confirming the accuracy of Vehicles shown on the order and those received and signs off on the integrity of what was loaded at the location
Works carefully in such a manner as to prevent injury to yourself or damage to vehicles Complies with established Company policies and procedures
Provide exceptional customer service to our Members in need of emergency mechanical help including
Other tasks as assigned by the manager in support of daily auction
Subject to DOT Procedures - driver logs, unexpired medical card
Ensures safe delivery of vehicles by retrieving and delivering to and from customers
Tow Truck Driver Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Education for Tow Truck Driver
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the tow truck driver job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as High School Degree in General Education
Skills for Tow Truck Driver
Desired skills for tow truck driver include:
DOT regulations when
Automotive systems
DOT regulations when/as
Replacement parts for the aftermarket collision repair industry desired
Desired experience for tow truck driver includes:
Regular work schedule is Tues
Must have valid Class A Driver License
This position is part-time for a schedule of 25 hours per week
Minimum of 1 year CDL experience in the
Must meet background sceening criteria
Minimum of 1 year CDL experieince in the the past 5 years
Tow Truck Driver Examples
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Tow Truck Driver Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of tow truck driver. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for tow truck driver
- Other duties as assigned such as completing paperwork and may include condition report writing
- Deploy to catastrophic events within 24 hours when directed to do so
- Safely operates a service vehicle such as a tow truck, wrecker, flat bed or battery service truck in accordance with established standards and procedures
- Ensures member safety and vehicle security
- Takes the necessary action to place the vehicle back into operation
- Tows disabled vehicles to repair facilities or other member-requested destinations
- Experience and/or training in automotive repair and towing equipment
- Excellent customer service abilities with outstanding interpersonal skills
- Must possess valid State vehicle driver's license (with towing endorsement, if required by state)
- Successful completion of a DOT physical, background check and drug test
Qualifications for tow truck driver
- Must meet background screening criteri
- Minimum of 1-year towing and/or load securement experience in the last 5 years * Must possess at least a valid Class C Driver's License issued by your state of residence * Must be at least 21 years of age * Must meet background screening criteria
- Possess a CDL license (Class B CDL)
- Minimum of 1 year CDL experience in the last 5 years
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, office environment
- Minimum of 1 year of experience driving a commercial vehicle and/or certified from accredited commercial driving school
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of tow truck driver. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for tow truck driver
- Customer Service and Sales Skill a plus
- Provide roadside assistance to customers with disabled vehicles including jump starts, fuel, lockouts, flat tires
- Transport disabled vehicles to repair facilities
- Diagnose and repair vehicles if possible
- Greet and communicate with customers in a positive and professional manner
- Maintain appearance and functionality of assigned service vehicle while keeping inventory for service equipment
- Adhere to all safety guidelines and driving laws to keep our members and their vehicles free from hazard
- Passion for helping people and exceeding their expectations while displaying strong ethics, courtesy and professionalism
- Customer service experience in the automotive industry preferred
- Must possess valid driver's license (with PA Class C or equivalent), ASE and/or Roadside Assistance and Recovery certification preferred
Qualifications for tow truck driver
- Must possess a valid driver's license (Class A or B) and safe driving record
- Must meet Department of Transportation testing and physical requirements
- Must be detail oriented and accurate in work assignments
- Ability to perform basic math calculations and interpret road maps
- Ability to pass a physical examination required by the Department of Transportation (DOT Card Required) and maintain the certificate for the duration of employment in the position
- Valid Class 5A Drivers License (Air Brake Endorsement is required)
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Tow Truck Driver Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of tow truck driver. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for tow truck driver
- Geography, street mapping and GPS skills
- Successful completion of criminal background check, motor vehicle record, drug screen and DOT physical
- Safely operate the tow truck, equipment and all accessories
- Hook and tie down cars for transport following outlined procedures and guidelines
- Transport cars between dealerships, body shops, branches and auctions as requested
- Keep track of time and transports for billing
- Makes proper notations on regarding vehicles
- Provide mobile battery services using established guidelines and quality control procedures
- Participate in the onboarding process by mentoring new hires and may provide training to other drivers as directed
- Cover for supervisors when they are off duty ensuring other drivers have the resources they need to deliver service
Qualifications for tow truck driver
- Experience in loading and unloading non-runners
- Experience with driver logs and pre-trip procedures
- Criminal background check performed and cleared by ADESA is mandatory
- Minimum of 1-year owing and/or load securement experience in the last 5 years
- Must possess at least a valic Class C Driver's License issues by your state of residence
- Qualifies for 8% shift differiential
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Our growing company is hiring for a tow truck driver. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for tow truck driver
- Inventory batteries, supplies, tools and equipment
- Conduct vehicle and equipment inspections, ensure that all are in safe operating condition and that all requirements are met
- Makes proper notations regarding the vehicles
- Provide lock-out, fuel delivery, battery jump starts and tire change services
- Provide tow and recovery services
- Conduct vehicle and equipment inspections to ensure safe operating condition and adequately secured at all times
- Sell and install car batteries (Mobile Battery position only)
- Provide tow and recovery services (Tow Truck Driver position only)
- Provide tow and recovery services using established guidelines and quality control procedures (Tow Truck Driver position)
- Provide lock-out, fuel delivery, battery jump starts and tire change when necessary
Qualifications for tow truck driver
- Possess a CDL ( Class A license)
- Must also be able to successfully pass a DOT Physical
- Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 75 pounds
- Possess a valid CDL license
- Minimum of 1 year CDL experience in the past 5 years
- Ability to pass DOT background investigation, MVR violation search
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is hiring for a tow truck driver. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for tow truck driver
- Successful completion of background check, MVR, drug screen, and DOT physical
- Must be able and willing to work some weekends and holidays
- Ability to understand, read, and write in English
- Experience driving and operating a tow truck is preferred
- Weekend & Holiday hours may be required – Schedues and shifts vary as we are open 24 hours 7 days a week
- Knowledge and skills to perform various diagnostic tests, to recommend solutions and to sell and install batteries in various types of vehicles
Qualifications for tow truck driver
- Must have valid Class B Driver License, Class A preferred
- Commitment to completing the entire training schedule without interruption
- We are offering a $2,000 Sign-On Bonus!
- Three (3) years verifiable Class B or Class A driving experience within the last five (5) years
- No more than two (2) moving violations in the last three (3) years
- No more than one (1) preventable accident in the last three (3) years