What are the responsibilities and job description for the TOW TRUCK OPERATOR (PERMANENT) position at City of Buffalo?
An incumbent to this position operates a tow truck and provides road service maintenance to disabled city-owned vehicles. Work consists of routine manual and simple mechanical operations of equipment. Direct supervision is received from a superior who may perform periodic inspection of work. No supervision is exercised.Tows all vehicles referred to the Division of Parking Enforcement with a combination weight of up to 18,000 lbs.;
Operates a tow truck vehicle and car carrier (flatbed) to clear accident scenes;
Provides road service maintenance to disabled city-owned vehicles such as changing tires, replacing batteries and other minor mechanic service;
Tows disabled city-owned vehicles to garage when necessary work cannot be accomplished at the scene;
- Performs minor maintenance work on tow trucks including maintaining oil, gas, grease, anti-freeze, tire inflation and cleanliness of truck;
Assists mechanics in repairing vehicles;
May be required to tow civilian vehicles when necessary;
Performs related duties as required.Possession of a current Class B Commercial Driver's License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles at time of filing application and maintain during employment
Possession of a Class A Commercial Driver's License may be required during employment based on equipment in service.
Good knowledge of the geography and traffic laws of the City of Buffalo;
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions;
Mechanical aptitude; Dependably;
Physical condition commensurate with the duties of the position.
Operates a tow truck vehicle and car carrier (flatbed) to clear accident scenes;
Provides road service maintenance to disabled city-owned vehicles such as changing tires, replacing batteries and other minor mechanic service;
Tows disabled city-owned vehicles to garage when necessary work cannot be accomplished at the scene;
- Performs minor maintenance work on tow trucks including maintaining oil, gas, grease, anti-freeze, tire inflation and cleanliness of truck;
Assists mechanics in repairing vehicles;
May be required to tow civilian vehicles when necessary;
Performs related duties as required.Possession of a current Class B Commercial Driver's License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles at time of filing application and maintain during employment
Possession of a Class A Commercial Driver's License may be required during employment based on equipment in service.
*Applicants must consent to screening requirements of the FMCSA Clearinghouse program (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) in accordance with Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Section 382 as part of the application process for positions requiring a NYS Commercial Drivers' License.
THE CITY OF BUFFALO IS AN EQUAL OPPORUNITY EMPLOYERGood knowledge of the operation of a tow truckGood knowledge of the geography and traffic laws of the City of Buffalo;
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions;
Mechanical aptitude; Dependably;
Physical condition commensurate with the duties of the position.
Salary : $40,131 - $50,670