What are the responsibilities and job description for the LT Duty Tow Truck Operator position at Yocum Towing & Recovery, INC?
Job: Light Duty Tow Truck Operator
REQUIREMENTS:
- Experience driving flatbed trucks
- Reliable transportation
- Strong desire to get work done in a timely manner.
- Must possess a valid driver's license with a CLEAN driving record.
- Ability to pass a physical examination required by the Department of Transportation and maintain the certificate for the duration of employment in the position.
- Work safely for the duration of your employment
- Be able to attend training classes to further your knowledge of towing safety
- Must be able to pass a background check
- A competitive salary, depending on experience.
- Driving a light duty tow truck and having to contend with heavy traffic, hazardous road conditions, accidents, etc.
- Working outside and dealing with all types of inclement weather
- Dealing frequently with situations where service must be expedited to any extent possible to reduce waiting time for other members.
- Repeatedly dealing with people who are in troubled situations (i.e., vehicle breakdown)
- Having to exhibit excellent customer service skills in each new situation, in spite of what may have been many preceding situations which were negative.
- Dealing with what are very often routing and repetitious situations (from a technical standpoint, at least), but having to come across as caring, concerned, etc. in each new situation.
- Interacting with customers all day
- Having to exhibit a high degree of professionalism all the time (e.g., wearing a uniform, presenting a neat appearance to customers/members, cleaning vehicle, being friendly and upbeat with customers).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers, to handle or fee objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee occasionally is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, climb or balance.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary:
- 100% Health Insurance Paid By Company
- Paid Holidays
- 3 Weeks’ paid vacation
- 401k plan (3% Company Match)
- Bonus Plan
- Long Term Disability
Experience: 1 year min preferred but will train the right candidate
If interested in the position, send us your resume or come into our office and fill out an application.
Yocum Towing & Recovery, INC
611 Grammes Ln
Allentown, PA 18104
610-398-8002
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Allentown, PA 18104 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Allentown, PA 18104: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person