Tow Truck Operator

Tow Truck Operator (260000A5)

Position Grade: 10G

Department: Towing Division

Job Type: Full-Time (Permanent)

Examination Number: EX1652

Location: 7410 Hall St. – St. Louis, MO

Incumbents in this position operate a tow truck and tow vehicles.

• Operates vehicle tow truck.
• Checks tow truck for proper operation and reports malfunctions.
• Performs routine vehicle maintenance: fuels and checks fluid levels, cleans truck, changes tow truck tires.
• Hooks up and tows vehicles that have been abandoned, for parking violations, disabled vehicles from roadways and accident sites, auction vehicles and others as assigned.
• Completes tow ticket form.
• Assists with accident site cleanup.
• Unlocks vehicle doors.

• Data Utilization: compile, assemble, copy, record and/or transcribe data according to a prescribed scheme.
• Human Interaction: explain, demonstrate and clarify to co‑workers and others; follow specific instructions and respond to simple requests.
• Equipment, Machinery, Tools and Materials Use: operate and perform complex rapid adjustment on equipment, machinery and tools such as motor vehicles, tow truck and towing equipment.
• Verbal Aptitude: utilize reference and descriptive data such as regulations, manuals, tow ticket forms, work schedules, maps and repair tickets.
• Mathematical Aptitude: perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Functional Reasoning: carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form; decision making with independent judgment on standard work.
• Situational Reasoning: exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving a variety of duties that may be subject to frequent change.
• Environmental Factors: work may involve exposure to adverse conditions such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature extremes, noise, vibration, traffic hazards.
• Physical Requirements:
  
  lift up to 100 pounds; push, pull over 100 pounds; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, balance, twist, climb to attach winch cables and operate a tow truck.
• Sensory Requirements: recognize colors, shapes and sounds associated with job‑related objects; identify vehicles and hear engine malfunctions.

Recent experience in the operation of a tow truck; qualifying experience within the last five years.

Must possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (Class A or

B) or CDL permit and maintain a valid Missouri Commercial Driver’s License while employed.

• Experience and Training: 100%

• Background Investigation:
  Pass/Fail
• Medical Examination:
  Pass/Fail

Applicants will receive credit for education, training, and experience as shown on the completed application. Resumes are not accepted.

To be eligible for veteran’s preference points, submit a copy of your DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with the Employment Application or upon request.

City residents who pass an examination have a five (5) point preference. An additional one (1) point is added to the passing score if the resident receives any other preference.

If assistance with the job application is necessary due to a physical or mental impairment, contact the Office on the Disabled. The office will not disclose any information about disability or requested accommodations without prior consent.

City of St. Louis City Hall 1200 Market Street Saint Louis, MO 63103