Job Description
As a part of our continued growth, we are looking for dedicated and passionate Towing Truck Drivers to join our team at LKQ! As a Towing Truck Driver, you will be responsible for operating a company vehicle to transport vehicles to and from events. Duties include loading and verifying vehicles, collecting paperwork, obtaining signatures, and delivering vehicles to the plant.
Essential Job Duties :
- Drives a Company vehicle in a safe, courteous and responsible manner avoiding traffic violations and accidents
- Must follow DOT procedures
- Picks up vehicles at auction or private party and loads them onto truck
- Secures vehicles down and verifies the condition of the truck and the load, and obtains the proper paperwork associated with the vehicle
- Makes proper notations on the regarding vehicles
- Works carefully in such a manner as to prevent injury to oneself or damage to vehicles
- Complies with established Company policies and procedures.
- Ensures accuracy in tasks
- Assumes other duties as assigned.
Compensation Pay rate : $18 - $21 / hour
Requirements
Job Requirements :
High School Graduate or . equivalent requiredMust be at least 21 years of ageMinimum of 1 year of experience driving a commercial vehicle and / or certified from accredited commercial driving schoolMust possess a valid driver's license (Class A or B) and safe driving recordMust meet Department of Transportation testing and physical requirementsMust be knowledgeable of DOT regulations when requiredMust be detail oriented and accurate in work assignmentsMust be able to drive a company vehicleAbility to perform basic math calculations and interpret road mapsMust be able to communicate effectively both verbally and written.Benefits :
Health / Dental / Vision InsurancePaid Time Off401k with Generous Company MatchCompany Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term DisabilityShort-Term DisabilityEmployee Assistance ProgramTuition ReimbursementEmployee DiscountsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee will be regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The job requires sitting for relatively long periods of time while driving. The employee should be able to tolerate high and low temperature levels, and occasional inclement driving conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat. The noise level in some work environments is moderately loud. This position requires frequent bending, climbing, moving, and lifting up to 50 pounds during the loading / unloading of trucks.