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SalaryDescription
Under general supervision, drives and operates special purpose vehicles and provides a variety of essential services in the realm of vehicle recovery and transportation.
Examples of Duties
- Transport broken down, improperly parked, impounded, evidence or otherwise indisposed vehicles.
- Load and unload vehicles or items from the Tow Truck
- Use specialized equipment to recover vehicles (snatch blocks, skates, etc.)
- Move vehicles within the impound lots
- Pre/Post trip inspections
- Vehicle Recovery
- Adhere to safety regulations
- Complete paperwork and manage assigned radio to communicate with dispatch
- Communicate with DPD Officers at the scene
Minimum Qualifications
Qualifications:
- High school graduation or GED.
- Two (2) years’ of experience in the operation of special purpose vehicles and equipment.
- Knowledge of operating and minor maintenance of special purpose vehicles and equipment.
- Knowledge of traffic rules and regulations.
- Skill in operating special purpose vehicles and equipment and associated auxiliary equipment.
- Ability to perform mechanical work, including minor emergency repairs to equipment.
- Ability to interact effectively with other employees and the public.
- Valid State of Michigan Chauffeur License and Commercial Driver License with Group B Designation and Air Brake Endorsement.
- A current valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate certifying physical fitness for driving in accordance with State of Michigan Motor Carrier safety Act of 1998.
- Candidates considered for placement in this classification may be subject to a Criminal Background Investigation based on the requirements of the position.
- The Detroit Police Department's pre-employment background screening process includes a review of your social media account(s).To continue with the application process, you must provide all names and/or social media handles associated with your social media account(s); including but not limited to any of the following social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, Twitter, Google, YouTube, Snapchat, LinkedIn, etc.
Supplemental Information
Evaluation Plan
- Interview: P/F
- Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 100%
- Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%
- Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points
- Detroit Residency Credit: 15 point
