What are the responsibilities and job description for the Highway Helper position at AutoBase Inc.?
AutoBase LLC. is the largest provider of Safety Service Patrol in the industry!
Our Opportunity:
We are seeking a Full Time Highway Helper, to join our team in Cedar Rapids, IA
Full Time, Monday - Friday
Shift: 13:00 - 21:00
Salary: $23.00/hour
As a Safety Service Patrol Operator, known as a Highway Helper in the State of Iowa, you would patrol a designated highway route in a company truck, assisting disabled motorists, maintaining the flow of traffic, and supporting local and/state Police, Fire or Emergency Service Units for scene safety.
Position Details:
- Safety is everyone's responsibility. You are required to always follow all safety regulations.
- Provides Traffic Incident Management services.
- Monitors the safety of roadways and assists with disabled/abandoned vehicles, lane-closures, debris in the roadway, and general roadway incidents.
- Uses provided tools and equipment for roadside assistance to stranded motorists, including but not limited to changing tires, jump starting a battery, providing coolant, providing fuel, and other minor mechanical repairs.
- Works closely with and assist other first responders with incident management.
- Maintaining online system for reporting incidents.
- Working with Traffic Management Centers to ensure following directives.
REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Successfully pass a comprehensive background and criminal check, as well as a drug test.
- High School diploma or GED
- Must have automotive mechanical knowledge or 2 years of experience in a similar field.
- 3 years of driving and demonstrated safe driving record.
- Must be able to perform the physical demands of the job, lifting tire and floor jack.
- A general working knowledge of traffic incident management is a plus.
- Military, Police or Firefighter background is a PLUS!
CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must possess a valid state Driver’s License.
- Physical Required.
- Safety certifications are a plus.
- Knowledge of all tools necessary to perform all maintenance repair.
ABILITIES, PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF JOB REQUIRED:
- Knowledge of vehicle operations and safety guidelines.
- Proficient in the use of all tools of the trade, shop equipment and power tools including but not limited to jacks, hydraulic lifts, air tools and diagnostic equipment.
- Ability to apply all relevant policies in a consistent, timely and objective manner.
- Capable of working with peers, the public and management from other departments in a proactive and constructive manner.
- While performing the duties of this job, it is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands, talk, and hear.
- The position also frequently required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, or crawl. In addition to frequently lift and/or move up to 60lbs.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Mechanic: 2 years (Preferred)
- Driving: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $23