Towing Driver

Towing Driver LKQ Pick Your Part Southeast LLC Clearwater, FL Job Details Full-time 15 hours ago Qualifications Microsoft Outlook Basic math Adhering to traffic regulations High school diploma or GED DOT (Department of Transportation) regulations Driver's License DOT Physical Certification Warehouse experience

Full Job Description Description:

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.

Requirements:

Minimum Requirements Education & ExperienceHigh 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 (DOT) testing and physical requirements and be knowledgeable of DOT regulations. Must be at least 21 years of age. Must meet Department of Transportation (DOT) testing 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. 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 positions. May be exposed to extreme temperatures, extreme lighting, and high noise levels. Daily travel will be required by drivers making deliveries and extensive overnight travel may be required Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.