Tow Truck Driver Job at Ferrovial Services North America, San Francisco, CA

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  • Ferrovial Services North America
  • San Francisco, CA

Job Description

** Tow Truck Driver**

REQ 443 San Francisco, CA ****Position Summary****

Responsible for efficient arrival to and recovery from incidents within the tunnel and roadway project while providing professional and courteous assistance to motorists.

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****Primary Duties and Responsibilities****

* Assists motorists with their disabled vehicles and providing traffic control and other assistance as needed at motor vehicle collisions.

* Patrols within the tunnel and roadway network and assist stranded motorists by making quick-fix repairs including changing tires, providing gas, and jump starting vehicles.

* Offers tow services to inoperable vehicles within the roadway network.

* Assists at motor vehicle collisions by stabilizing the accident scene and to designated sites.

* Strong knowledge of Freeway Service Patrol guidelines and operations in the state of California.

* Ability to liaise and clearly communicate with motorists, first responders, and Tunnel Operators during an incident.

* Creates safe Maintenance of Traffic (M.O.T) control by setup and removal of traffic control devices including cones, message/arrow boards, temporary signage, etc.

* Document, maintain and archive all incidents, logs, and observations.

* Initial Incident Commander in all Roadway and Tunnel Emergencies.

* Liaise with the Project Engineer, Electrician, or Maintenance Technicians on any traffic related maintenance activity.

* Follow all procedures established for activities relating to duties of Tow Truck Operator and Tunnel Operator.

* All other duties as assigned.

****Knowledge, Skills & Abilities****

* Ability to safely remove vehicles from the roadway while taking direction and clearly communicating to the Tunnel Operators, Incident response Crews, California Highway Patrol, and other responding agencies.

* Ability to document actions

* Knowledge of Freeway Service Patrol and/or AAA protocols, tow truck operations and incident management.

* Ability to cooperate and communicate with co-workers and supervisor.

* Ability to understand instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

* Ability to read and interpret documents such as, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

* Ability to pass a background check and CHP approved training course.

* Ability to drive a flatbed tow truck and respond to the scene of an incident.

****Education and Experience****

* HS Diploma or GED

* Valid drivers license and acceptable driving record (Required)

* 3-5 years work experience with tow truck operations, preferably Freeway Service Patrol

* Knowledge and experience with a flatbed tow truck in responding to the scene of an incident within the roadway.

* CDL, DOT certifications, Freeway Service Patrol Certification, desired

* Must possess or be able to complete CHP approved tow truck training course and continuing education

* Possess basic mechanical aptitude, courteous and professional to customers, and friendly attitude

* Documentation of actions and observations during response to and recovery from an incident

* Ability to be trained as a Tunnel Operator

* Current certificate of completion of a California Tow Truck Association (CTTA) Light Duty Level I and/or II is highly desirable.

****Work Conditions/Physical Demands****

* Ability to lift up to 60 pounds unassisted

* Use manual and powered pneumatic, hydraulic, gas, and electric powered tools and equipment

* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely exposed to outside weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.

* Occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions; high precarious places; fume or airborne particles.

* Occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals

* Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high on the roadways.

* Practice safe work methods to remain accident and injury free.

* Ability to recognize hazards inherent in routine and non-routine tasks and make adjustments to avoid loss, injury or accident.

* You will be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriate to your job.

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