Tow Truck Driver

Tow Truck Driver page is loaded## Tow Truck Driver remote type:
On-Site locations:
1282 Santa Fe Springs, CAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 8 Days Agojob requisition :
R67451### Join the LKQ Family! We're looking for motivated individuals to join our team at LKQ Corporation. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive work environment, LKQ is the place to be. Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career!

Pay Rate $20-$25hr Plus GREAT BENEFITS!!
Operate a company vehicle in a safely manner to pick up vehicles from auto auctions or private parties. Load vehicles, verifies loaded vehicles, collects paperwork, pays for the cars with company check, obtains signatures from pick-up locations confirming accuracy, and deliver vehicles to plant and any items pertaining to the load.
** Essential

Job Duties
*** Drive a company vehicle in a safe, courteous and responsible manner avoiding traffic violations and accidents.
* Follow DOT procedures.
* Pick up vehicles at auction or private party and load onto company truck.
* Secure vehicles and verify the condition of the truck and the load, gather paperwork associated with the vehicle.
* Leave plant with orders on vehicle pick up location, drive to the pick up destination and verify vehicles.
* Obtain signature at the pickup location, confirm the accuracy of vehicles shown on the order and received, and sign off verifying the integrity of the load at the location.
* Make proper notations on the regarding vehicles.
* Work carefully in such a manner as to prevent injury to yourself or damage to vehicles.
* Comply with established company policies and procedures.
* Successful completion of annual training as assigned.
* Operate in compliance with applicable rules and regulations set forth by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
* Assume other duties as assigned.
* Walk the yard and place debris in the cars being removed from the yard
** Supervisory Responsibilities
*** Not responsible for supervising employees.
** Minimum Requirements
**** Education & Experience
*** High School Diploma/GED
* 1+ years of related experience required
* At least six months related warehouse operations experience.
* At least one-year commercial driving experience or certificate from accredited commercial driving school.
* Possess a valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
* Must qualify for corporate insurance programs, including vehicle insurance.
* Must meet Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and physical requirements and be knowledgeable of DOT regulations.
* Must be at least 21 years of age. Must meet Department of Transportation  and physical requirements and be knowledgeable of DOT regulations.
* Must comply with state and local mandated requirements as well as Department of Transportation (“DOT”) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (“FMCSA”) regulations.
** Preferred Requirements
*** No Preferred Education Required
** Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
*** Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
* Frequent use of Outlook, Word, Excel, graphics, etc.
* Basic messages communicated orally. May write brief messages and keep simple records.
* Problems encountered are routine, somewhat repetitive, and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures.
* Decisions generally affect one's own job or assigned functional area.
* Uses guidance/guidelines provided by supervisor/manager.
* Assignments/priorities provided by supervisor/manager.
** Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment
*** While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to drive a vehicle most of the time.
* Must be able to sit and drive for extended periods of time (up to 12 hours at a time); use hands to operate machinery.
* May need to stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, reach, climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch for extended periods of time.
* Frequent exposure to contaminants such as fuel or exhaust. May occasionally wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed.
* May need to work in cramped spaces that could require getting into awkward…