Highway Helper: (Full-Time $23/hr) at Vehicle Management Solutions

Urbandale, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Sep, 26

Salary

23.0

Posted On

13 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Roadside Assistance, Traffic Incident Management, Automotive Repair, Safe Driving, Vehicle Operations, Incident Reporting, Emergency Support, Tool Proficiency, Physical Stamina, Communication

Industry

Logistics;Transportation;Supply Chain and Storage

Description

Date posted: June 12th, 2026 Pay: $23.00 per hour Job description: AutoBase LLC. is the largest provider of Safety Service Patrol in the industry! Our Opportunity: We are seeking a Full Time Highway Helper, to join our team in Cedar Rapids, IA Full Time, Monday - Friday Shift: 13:00 - 21:00 Salary: $23.00/hour As a Safety Service Patrol Operator, known as a Highway Helper in the State of Iowa, you would patrol a designated highway route in a company truck, assisting disabled motorists, maintaining the flow of traffic, and supporting local and/state Police, Fire or Emergency Service Units for scene safety. Position Details: * Safety is everyone's responsibility. You are required to always follow all safety regulations. * Provides Traffic Incident Management services. * Monitors the safety of roadways and assists with disabled/abandoned vehicles, lane-closures, debris in the roadway, and general roadway incidents. * Uses provided tools and equipment for roadside assistance to stranded motorists, including but not limited to changing tires, jump starting a battery, providing coolant, providing fuel, and other minor mechanical repairs. * Works closely with and assist other first responders with incident management. * Maintaining online system for reporting incidents. * Working with Traffic Management Centers to ensure following directives. REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: * Successfully pass a comprehensive background and criminal check, as well as a drug test. * High School diploma or GED * Must have automotive mechanical knowledge or 2+ years of experience in a similar field. * 3+ years of driving and demonstrated safe driving record. * Must be able to perform the physical demands of the job, lifting tire and floor jack. * A general working knowledge of traffic incident management is a plus. * Military, Police or Firefighter background is a PLUS! CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: * Must possess a valid state Driver’s License. * Physical Required. * Safety certifications are a plus. * Knowledge of all tools necessary to perform all maintenance repair. ABILITIES, PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF JOB REQUIRED: * Knowledge of vehicle operations and safety guidelines. * Proficient in the use of all tools of the trade, shop equipment and power tools including but not limited to jacks, hydraulic lifts, air tools and diagnostic equipment. * Ability to apply all relevant policies in a consistent, timely and objective manner. * Capable of working with peers, the public and management from other departments in a proactive and constructive manner. * While performing the duties of this job, it is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands, talk, and hear. * The position also frequently required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, or crawl. In addition to frequently lift and/or move up to 60lbs.

Responsibilities

Patrol designated highway routes to assist disabled motorists and maintain traffic flow. Support emergency service units with scene safety and perform minor mechanical repairs like changing tires and jump-starting batteries.