What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tow Truck Driver position at Gulfport Nissan?
We are looking to hire an experienced tow truck operator to join our towing and recovery company at 228Towing & Gulfport Nissan! We will require you to operate one of our company vehicles, assisting our clients with breakdowns and accidents. Your duties will include driving to the site of the breakdown or accident, assessing the damage to the vehicle, and towing the vehicle to a company-approved service station or junkyard if required.
To ensure success as a tow truck operator, you should have basic mechanical and auto electrical skills, be able to communicate clearly, and have completed an advanced driving course. Ultimately, a top-class tow truck operator provides a helpful and professional service for all clients.
Responsibilities:
- Receiving communications from company dispatcher.
- Driving to the scene of a vehicle breakdown or accident.
- Interacting with the customer to find out the nature of the problem.
- Performing roadside vehicle diagnostics.
- Jump-starting vehicles, changing tires and reconnecting vehicle parts.
- Suggesting a course of action.
- Connecting the damaged vehicle to the truck with a chain, winch or steering block.
- Towing the vehicle to an authorized service station or junkyard.
- Reporting to base and completing paperwork.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Experience with automotive maintenance and repairs.
- Basic knowledge of vehicle mechanics and electrical systems.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Completion of an advanced driving course.
- Good communication skills.
At 228Towing & Gulfport Nissan, our employees are our most valuable asset. Our mission statement is to create an environment of high integrity & mutual respect that nurtures openness, creativity, & innovation. Every employee at 228Towing & Gulfport Nissan is absolutely critical to its success. As a family-owned & operated business, we consider each employee and extension of our family. We promise to deliver the same award-winning service and value that our community has come to expect from our dealership through the years.
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
