Temporary Tow Truck Driver Job at Ritchie Bros. in Lake City

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This is a temporary on-call role with an anticipated assignment time of 3-6 months.

Overview

Tow truck drivers will be responsible for providing best-in-class towing service for RB Global. Drivers handle inbound and outbound towing of light duty vehicles—including motorcycles, travel trailers, and other vehicles that can be fixed to a standard ball hitch—for a diversified customer base. Pickup and delivery of vehicles according to due dates for all work assigned through the RB Global Dispatch Team is essential. Drivers provide status updates to customers and dispatchers and perform communication, paperwork, condition reporting, and imaging as required, including title verification as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate company tow trucks and tow light duty vehicles without causing damage to vehicles in tow
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections to ensure towed vehicles are not damaged
• Safely tow customer vehicles
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections of tow trucks to ensure they are in good working order and comply with all safety requirements
• Collaborate with the IAA Dispatch Team and be a positive influence
• Provide excellent customer service
• Record all pickup and delivery events, and capture all necessary information, including images, on the IAA Tow App
• Verify title information when title pickup is required with the assigned vehicle, and communicate any discrepancies with the IAA Dispatch Team
• Ensure all assigned tow jobs are completed on, or before, the due date
• Other duties as assigned per business needs

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year towing / transport experience
• Must be attentive and drive with care
• Must possess route planning and efficiency skills
• Ability to deal with hazards and obstructions when presented
• Customer service skills
• General mechanical knowledge of trucks and automobiles
• Detail oriented
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Possess a valid Class D Driver’s License with a clean driving record
• Willingness to work 12-14 hour shifts including weekends and holidays
• Dispatch experience
• Outdoor work year-round

Employment details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Construction, Machinery Manufacturing, and Truck Transportation