Tow operator

Louisville, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 5/14/2024

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Operates wreckers and related equipmentUNDER GENERAL SUPERVISION

Tows illegally parked cars, cars from accident and crime scenes and stolen cars to the Vehicle Impoundment Lot

Tows damaged or broken down police vehicles and city equipment

Changes tires and jump starts or changes batteries to maintain vehicles

Unlocks locked vehicles

Answers phones and assists callers in locating their vehicles and maintains tow logs

Collects impounded vehicle fees

Releases impounded vehicles to the owners

Logs impounded vehicles and records license numbers

Prepares vehicles for auction and tows vehicles to the auction site

Takes wreckers to shop for repairs

Performs related workHigh school diploma or the equivalent

WORK EXPERIENCE

Two years of experience in the operation of wreckers or heavy equipment

EQUIVALENCY

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted

OTHER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Must not have been convicted of a felony

Misdemeanor convictions will be considered on an individual basis

Must submit to a pre-employment drug screening

Must submit to a pre-employment polygraph test

Applicants who have bought, sold, or used marijuana within one year of application, or have bought, sold, or used any controlled substance or narcotic drug without a prescription within six years of application will be disqualified

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Lifts and carries items weighing up to 75 poundsMinimum Starting Salary : $21.44 / hour

Salary Grade : U46 / 25

Filing Deadline : CONTINUOUS UNTIL FILLED

Equal Opportunity Employer

For positions with LMPD, the time from application to hire can range from 2-4 months.

Test Weights : Written : 75%

Written : 75%

Training & Experience : 25%

Practical : Pass / Fail

Last updated : 2024-05-14

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