Evidence Recovery Tow Operator 7207

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class transports vehicles from crime or accident scenes to the Police Department’s impound facility. The vehicles towed may contain hazardous materials and evidentiary matter. The incumbent is also expected to tow decommissioned and disabled department vehicles. Work is performed under the general supervision of a superior officer. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Operates large flatbed trucks to transport vehicles;

Operates tow trucks to transport vehicles;

May drive tractor trailers involved in accidents;

May drive army all-terrain vehicles;

Maintains and makes minor repairs to vehicles;

May transport accident and crime scene vehicles, possibly containing hazardous materials;

May transport disabled department vehicles and decommissioned cars;

Confers with the commanding officer on the scene to determine the best way to retrieve vehicles;

Rigs and secures vehicles;

Maintains chain of evidence while securing and transporting vehicles;

Maintains records of vehicles transported that may be used in court.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of the operation, maintenance and repair characteristics of heavy automotive equipment; good knowledge of the component parts, operating principles, and maintenance needs of heavy equipment; good knowledge of the occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions involved in the operation of heavy equipment containing hazardous materials; good knowledge of the traffic laws and other regulations governing the use of heavy equipment; skill in the operation of moderately complex heavy equipment; good knowledge of departmental procedures in safeguarding material evidence; ability to service various types of relatively heavy equipment; ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Either:

(a) Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and one (1) year of experience in the operation of medium weight flatbed trucks or tow trucks to transport accident vehicles; or

(b) One (1) year of experience as a Heavy Equipment Operator.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must possess the appropriate license issued by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles. Type of license will be determined by the appointing authority with respect to the type of vehicle to be operated. License must be maintained throughout employment in this position.

Candidates may be required to possess a commercial driver’s license with tanker and hazardous materials endorsement. License must be maintained throughout employment in this position.

01/01/05

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Non Competitive

Review 11/14/05