Hoffman Auto

07/07/2022

Looking to make some extra money at night or on the weekends (or even during the day depending on your schedule)? This is a great opportunity to put some cash in your pocket while assisting customers in need and driving some really cool trucks!

We are seeking 5-10 candidates to serve as Tow Truck Operators/ Roadside Assistance Technicians, part-time! You will be responsible for safely operating a truck with a capacity of at up to 26,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), performing vehicle lockouts, jump starts, tire changes and fuel delivery.

These calls can come in at any time of day or night with a variety of different needs. Some need to be attended to immediately, some can be "scheduled" for a later time and be more flexible. Regardless, we need more team members to help with these services and in return will be paid a great rate in return!

Responsibilities:

Safely operate a light or medium duty truck
Load and unload Vehicles/Motorcycles or Equipment
Properly track and document activity log
Report any issues or incidents to dispatch
Inspect truck before and after trip

Qualifications:

Previous experience in truck driving or other related fields is a plus
Commercial driver's license (not required at time of hire)
Ability to handle physical workload
Strong work ethic
Flexibility of long work days without notice
Willingness of working nights and weekends "on-call"

07/07/2022

Hoffman Auto is seeking Full-time Tow Truck Drivers/ Roadside Assistance Technicians to meet the demands of this growing part of our business. Great pay, good benefits and advanced equipment to work with!!! Clean driving record is mandatory, Class "A" is a plus, along with a Tow Truck Endorsement, but not required at time of application (test for endorsement can follow application). Applicants must have a great attention-to-detail mentality, be good with people and understand some mechanical features of the automotive industry. You will be responsible for safely operating a truck with a capacity of at up to 26,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), performing vehicle lockouts, jump starts, tire changes and fuel delivery.

Responsibilities:

Safely operate a light or medium duty truck
Load and unload Vehicles/Motorcycles or Equipment
Properly track and document activity log
Report any issues or incidents to dispatch
Inspect truck before and after trip

Qualifications:

Previous experience in truck driving or other related fields is a plus
Commercial driver's license (not required at time of hire)
Ability to handle physical workload
Strong work ethic
Flexibility of long work days without notice
Willingness of working nights and weekends "on-call"

03/04/2022

**Towing and Roadside Assistance Coordinator**

Hoffman Auto is an independent family-owned automotive repair facility located in Lake Placid, New York. We are currently recruiting for a Towing and Roadside Assistance Coordinator to act as our company’s first point of contact for emergency and non-emergency calls. In this position, you will oversee maintaining call logs, monitor routes, transfer messages, direct field units and properly invoice customers and vendors.

The goal is to enable different parties to communicate well by ensuring the accurate and timely transmission of information.

Responsibilities:

• Answer emergency and non- emergency calls and document
important information.
• Respond to any issues and follow up by
coordinating with the appropriate
departments or field units.
• Operate and manage a multi-line
telephone console system.
• Respond to queries related to products
and deliveries.
• Use the radio, phone or computer to
direct crews and other field units to the
appropriate sites.
• Prioritize and organize calls according
to urgency.
• Supervise the route and status of field
units to prioritize their daily schedule.
• Maintain and update call logs, call
records and other important
documentation
• Create and maintain invoices for
customers or vendors
• Negotiate with multiple
vendors/insurance companies for
proper payment
• Coordinate with Police, Fire Department
and other Organizations for safe and
proper procedures
• Organize Maintenance Records for
vehicles and equipment, order parts and
supplies when needed
• Receive and maintain invoices for
expenses, coordinate with managers for
payment and other approvals
• Maintain work schedules for technicians
and drivers
• Monitor employee timesheets and
commission amounts for Payroll

This is a full time position, with benefits and commission pay is also available.

01/24/2022

It’s no secret that fuel prices are a bit on the high side these days, but did you know there are some relatively simple things you could be overlooking that might negatively impact your vehicles fuel economy? Anything from replacing injectors or a worn out fuel filter, all the down to simpler things like the engine air filter and proper tire inflation can help you reclaim some of those lost mpgs.

Give us a call to set up an appointment to ensure your vehicle is running as efficiently as possible!

01/19/2022

Fun video of Ford’s neutral safety for all you techs and tow truck drivers out there!

01/15/2022

Be extra careful out there this weekend, and don’t forget to pack your emergency kit in your vehicle if you’re out on the road!

Looking ahead to this weekend, the U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) issued a wind chill watch in effect for Northern New York, with dangerously cold wind chills as low as -30 to -40°F possible. Daytime temperatures on High Peak summits are forecast as low as -35°F with wind chill. DEC Forest Rangers recommend avoiding the High Peaks this weekend and making alternate plans to avoid extreme conditions—the mountains will still be there next weekend!

Check the Backcountry Information webpages and today's Adirondack Outdoor Recreation Bulletin for more regional notices and tips for planning and preparing for cold weather outdoor adventures: https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/7865.html.

01/13/2022

It’s important to know before you tow.

The Wrangler was being flat towed behind the owner's RV in first gear and 4-Low

01/12/2022

Congratulations to our local athletes!

The winter Olympics in Beijing are less than a month away and today, Team USA announced its final lineup of luge athletes, including three with ties to the Adirondacks.

01/10/2022

It’s beginning to feel a lot like January out there.

As the temperatures drop well below zero each year, we often see a sharp uptick in calls for diesel vehicles that won’t start. While the issue often appears to be a simple dead battery, many times it turns out to be a case of gelled up fuel (ESPECIALLY if the fuel in the tank was purchased farther south).

Check out the article below for some tips on how to avoid this issue, and feel free to give us a ring if you find yourself in the unfortunate position of having a cold diesel that refuses to start- we’ve got plenty of experience.

01/07/2022

Y2K…22?

People driving Honda vehicles from 2004 to 2012 seem to have been hit by the issue, including those in the UK and US, with dozens taking to social media and Honda forums to complain.