Driver - Heavy Duty

Heavy Duty Towing OperatorWe are looking for a Heavy Duty Towing Operator to join our growing team! An ideal operator is someone who likes being active, is a creative problem solver, communicates well in a team environment, and has excellent customer service skills. This is not a desk job. Having an interest in automobile knowledge is a must, as no two situations are the same and you'll need to make quick decisions under pressure.Tow Truck Operators keep our highways safe and are classified as First Responders. Come join the team and be an important part of your community!Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:Respond to calls dispatched to you in a safe, timely manner. Provide roadside assistance in a safe, professional manner that is free of accidents, injuries and damage.Communicate with dispatch in a professional, informative manner as it relates to information necessary to document your status in servicing a call as well as accurate ETA's when requested.Professionally and safely perform emergency road service duties as may be dispatched to you, such as, but not necessarily limited to:Perform damage free towingPerform minor roadside repairs, excluding highwaysPerform roadside towing of heavy duty vehicles such as18-wheelersGarbage TrucksDump TrucksCement TrucksPerform accident towing and scene clean-upDaily inspects the truck for safety, organization and related equipment, tools, rigging inventoryComplete and turn in pre-shift inspection prior to beginning duty each dayImmediately reports tools or equipment damaged or missing;Safe driving behavior is a must. Obey all traffic laws, drive defensively, always wear your seat belt, remember our 4-second following rule, minimize backing and left turns.Trucks are kept clean inside and out; maintains the truck(s) fuel tanks half full at all times; Maintains truck fluid levels according to manufacturer standards and notes quantities added on the pre-shift inspection sheet.Maintains the storage yard in a safe, clean and orderly manner. Ensures that all trash must be properly disposed of and not left in the truck or on the ground. Secures the storage yard when leaving.All other duties as assigned by SupervisorRequirementsCandidate must reside near their assigned area in order to meet customer service time requirementsAbility to successfully pass DOT medical examCurrent and valid driver's license with a clean driving recordAll required state-based licensureClass A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) no automatics only pleaseThis position requires the ability to bend, stoop, walk and stand for periods of time in all types of weatherWilling to take a drug test and background checkConfident and capable to drive in inclement weatherProficient in utilizing mobile and computer applications for completing administrative workProficient in paper-based administrative workExperience1 year experience operating a Heavy Duty Tow Truck OR 1 year experience hauling equipment via Semi-trailer Truck preferredHeavy Equipment or Machine Operation skills a plusOffers of employment are contingent upon the results of successfully passing a background screening including a criminal background check, a review of motor vehicle records, social security screening, and a drug and alcohol test as required by law.