TOW TRUCK OPERATOR

DEFINITION
   Under direction, patrols designated areas and issues summonses
   for motor vehicles to enforce state, county, or municipal
   statutes, resolutions, and ordinances for regulations related to
   the parking of motor vehicles within the municipality; does other
   related duties as required.
 
   NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative
   purposes only. A particular position using this title may not
   perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely,
   all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
  
   Issues summonses for motor vehicles that are parked unlawfully or
   parked overtime at a meter in an assigned area.
 
   Checks   the  condition  of   parking  meters  and   informs   those
   responsible for the repair of meters or any malfunctions.
 
   Makes   checkmark  on tires of vehicles parked in  unmetered  time
   restricted   areas,   records  time,  and   returns  at   specified
   intervals  to issue summonses to vehicles remaining  in   area  in
   violation of time limitations.
 
   Gives testimony in court pertaining to summonses issued.
 
   Prepares reports of work activities.
 
   Checks   for vehicles that are listed stolen by police and reports
   them for recovery.
 
   May operate  a  motorcycle, motorized scooter, or other motor
   vehicle in connection with this work.
 
   May follow or precede motorized street sweeper to issue summons
   to motor vehicles illegally blocking passage of the sweeper.
 
   May arrange for the towing away of any vehicle parked, stored, or
   abandoned  in   the  municipality in violation of  a    statute,
   resolution,  ordinance,   or regulation  from  the   scene  of  the
   violation.
 
   May collect from the vehicle owner or the owner=s agent on behalf
   of the municipality,  the costs of the  towing   and  subsequent
   storage   of  the vehicle before surrendering the vehicle  to  the
   owner or agent.
 
   Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
   and/or  manual  recording and information systems  used  by    the
   agency, office, or related units.
  
 
 
 LICENSE:
  
   Appointees  will   be required to possess a driver's   license
   valid  in  New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle,  rather
   than  employee  mobility, is necessary to perform the  essential
   duties of the  position.
  
  
   KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
  
   Knowledge  of   problems  involved in parking  violations   or  the
   procedures used in dealing with such problems.
  
   Knowledge  of   recordkeeping and of making reports of   conditions
   noted and actions taken.
  
   Ability  to understand, remember, and carry out oral and  written
   directions.
  
   Ability to analyze routine problems, organize assigned work,  and
   develop effective work methods.
  
   Ability to learn quickly from oral and written explanations  and
   from demonstrations.
  
   Ability to note significant conditions and take proper action  in
   accord with the prescribed procedures.
  
   Ability   to report significant conditions noted an actions  taken
   and to keep relevant records.
  
   Ability  to  utilize  various types of electronic  and/or   manual
   recording and information systems used by the agency, office,  or
   related units.
  
   Ability  to  read, write, speak, understand, and  communicate  in
   English   sufficiently  to perform the duties  of  this   position.
   American   Sign  Language or Braille may  also   be  considered  as
   acceptable forms of  communication.
  
   Persons   with  mental or physical disabilities  are  eligible   as
   long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after
   reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations.   If
   the  accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the
  employer undue   hardship, such persons may not be eligible.