Heavy Duty Tow Driver
Eau Claire, WI - USA
Job Summary
Big Rig Towing & Recovery is seeking a dependable and professional Heavy-Duty Tow Driver to join our team in Eau Claire WI.
Pay starting at $25 per hour with a valid Class A CDL with higher pay available depending on experience.
This position is responsible for operating heavy-duty wreckers and recovery equipment to tow and recover semi-trucks trailers buses motorhomes construction equipment and other commercial vehicles. The ideal candidate is safety-focused dependable and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.
Whether responding to roadside breakdowns accident recoveries equipment transport or heavy-duty towing assignments youll represent Big Rig Towing & Recovery with professionalism and exceptional customer service.
- Respond to heavy-duty towing recovery transport and roadside assistance calls.
- Safely operate heavy-duty wreckers rotators recovery equipment and support vehicles.
- Recover disabled or overturned commercial vehicles using proper recovery techniques.
- Tow semi-trucks trailers buses motorhomes construction equipment and other heavy vehicles.
- Properly secure vehicles and equipment for safe transport.
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of assigned trucks and equipment.
- Communicate effectively with dispatch customers law enforcement and emergency personnel.
- Complete service tickets inspection reports and required documentation accurately.
- Maintain assigned truck recovery equipment and tools in clean safe working condition.
- Follow DOT regulations company policies and industry safety standards.
- Assist with light roadside services when appropriate.
- Participate in an on-call rotation as scheduled.
- Represent the company professionally on every service call.
- Valid Class A CDL required.
- Clean driving record preferred.
- Previous towing trucking recovery or heavy equipment experience preferred.
- Ability to safely operate heavy-duty tow trucks and commercial vehicles.
- Strong work ethic and ability to work independently.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions and at accident scenes.
- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and perform physical work including climbing bending kneeling and operating heavy equipment.
- Must be dependable punctual and safety-minded.
- Heavy-duty towing and recovery experience.
- Experience with rotators heavy wreckers air cushion recovery or winching operations.
- Mechanical knowledge of diesel trucks and trailers.
- Knowledge of load securement and recovery procedures.
- Experience working with law enforcement and commercial fleets.
- Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure situations.
- Incident Management or WreckMaster certifications are a plus.
- Starting pay of $25 per hour with more available based on experience.
- Full-time year-round employment.
- Overtime opportunities.
- Modern heavy-duty towing and recovery equipment.
- Paid training and career advancement opportunities.
- Supportive team environment.
- Stable work with one of the areas leading heavy-duty towing companies.
The ideal candidate is a professional CDL driver who enjoys challenges and takes pride in doing difficult work safely and efficiently. You understand the responsibility that comes with operating heavy-duty recovery equipment and are committed to providing outstanding service to commercial drivers fleet operators law enforcement and the public.
If youre looking for a rewarding career with a respected towing and recovery company where every day brings new challenges wed love to hear from you.
Required Experience:
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