Job Description

Employer

Louisville Metro Government

Salary

$23.65 Hourly

Location

KY 40206, KY

Job Type

Full_Time

Job Number

076240-21-CONT

Department

Louisville Metro Police Dept.

Opening Date

02/25/2022

Closing Date

Continuous

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Description

The purpose of this position is to operate wreckers and related equipment.

Examples of Duties

• 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 work as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Graduation or GED equivalent.
• Two (2) years of experience in the operation of wreckers or heavy equipment.

Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. 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.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.
• Must submit to fingerprinting for criminal history check.
• Applicants who have illegally bought or used marijuana, including medicinal cannabis, within six months of application will be disqualified.
• Applicants who have illegally sold marijuana, including medicinal cannabis, within one year of application will be disqualified.
• Applicants who have illegally bought, sold, or used any controlled substance or narcotic drug, other than marijuana, without a prescription within six years of application will be disqualified.

Physical Demands Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, jumping, lifting, digging, pushing and raising objects and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis. Louisville Metro Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the Louisville Metro Government to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management. May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of Louisville Metro Government. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Supplemental Information

Salary Grade: U010 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 Please note that Training & Experience scores are based on the relevant (as determined by the hiring agency and Civil Service) training and experience from the last 10 years, as listed on your application and resume, as submitted. Any information that is unclear or that is not listed on your application and/or resume will not be considered in the calculation of the Training & Experience score. This also means that you should list your employment dates including the month and year (i.e. 02/2015 to 08/2020) of employment.

Louisville Metro Government is committed to providing our employees with the tools they need to lead a fit and healthy life. Aside from community-wide initiatives like the Mayor's Hike, Bike and Paddle event every Memorial Day and Labor Day, and the Healthy Hometown Movement, Metro Government provides employees with programs designed to enhance their life and well-being, like a Wellness Center that allows employees and their dependents with Metro health insurance to take care of their basic medical and health needs for a $5 co-pay. Louisville Metro Government understands that a team of healthy, vibrant employees is the greatest asset we have. Full Time Regular Medical Dental Vision Group Term Life Supplemental Life Accidental Death & Dismemberment Sick Leave Vacation Holiday Pay Bereavement Leave Kentucky Public Pensions Authority 457 Deferred Comp Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits Tuition Assistance Qualified Adult Benefits Childcare Assistance Free TARC Use Paid Parental Leave Part Time 17.5 to 25 Hours Per Week Vacation (pro rata) Sick Leave (pro rata) Holiday Pay (pro rata) Part Time Less Than 17.5 Hours Per Week Ineligible For Benefits Temporary Positions Ineligible For Benefits Interns Ineligible For Benefits 01 Do you have a High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate?

• Yes
• No

02 Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

03 Do you have at least two years of experience in the operation of wreckers or heavy equipment( ex.: Fork Lift, Semi-trucks, Backhoe, Skid Steer, Loaders, and/or Box Trucks?

• Yes
• No

04 This position will require you to lift and carry items weighing up to 75 pounds. Are you able and willing to perform this task?

• Yes
• No

05 Are you willing to take a Polygraph?

• Yes
• No

06 Are you willing to take a drug test?

• Yes
• No

07 Since the age of 16, have you ever been issued any citations?

• Yes
• No

08 If YES, list the date of the citation(s), the offense(s) and the final disposition(s) of the offense(s). If NO, type "N/A". 09 Have you been convicted of a misdemeanor?

• Yes
• No

10 If YES, list the crime(s) for which you were convicted, date, county and state. If NO, type "N/A". 11 Have you been convicted of a felony?

• Yes
• No

12 If YES, list the crime(s) for which you were convicted, date, county and state. If NO, type "N/A". 13 Have you illegally bought or used marijuana, including medicinal cannabis, within the past six months?

• Yes
• No

14 Have you illegally sold marijuana, including medicinal cannabis, within the past one year?

• Yes
• No

15 Have you illegally bought, sold, or used any controlled substance or narcotic drug, other than marijuana, without a prescription within the past six years?

• Yes
• No

* Required Question

Employer Louisville Metro Government Address 517 Court Place Louisville, Kentucky, 40202 Phone (502) 574-8100 Website

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Night shift, Weekend work,

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