Tow-In Equipment Operator 5day - Louisville, KY, United States - Louisville-Jefferson METRO (KY)

Description

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
Meets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special needs of the position as determined by management, including mandatory overtime and performing related work

Lifts and carries items weighing up to 75 pounds

Minimum 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%

Training & Experience: 25%


Practical:
Pass/Fail