Tow Truck Operator

Clayton's Towing Service; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award wages

Friendly team environment

Extensive onboarding and training

Growth and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Clayton’s Towing Service is seeking a Tilt Tray Driver to operate tilt tray trucks and transport a variety of vehicles and equipment. You will respond to road emergencies and provide professional customer service while maintaining accurate towing records.

Training is provided at our Nambour facility; no tilt tray experience is required. Applicants must be willing to learn and work a rotating roster including nights, weekends and public holidays.

Qualifications

• MR licence (or higher)
• Excellent communication and active listening skills
• Ability to work a rotating roster that includes nights on call, weekends and public holidays
• Physically fit and capable
• Knowledge and understanding of safe work practices
• Successful applicants will be required to obtain a Tow Truck Authority and White Card following training if they don’t already hold these licences.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate tilt trays to load, unload and transport a variety of vehicles, plant and equipment
• Respond to road emergencies and ensure customer satisfaction through professional service
• Maintain accurate towing records and adhere to safety regulations with in-vehicle systems

Skills

Communication skills

Active listening

Physical fitness

Job description

At Clayton’s Towing, we’re not just about towing; we’re about building lasting relationships and making a positive impact in the communities we serve.

Clayton’s Towing Service has been a cornerstone of the industry since 1970, when Bill and Mary Clayton hand crafted their very first tow truck. Fast forward 55 years, and Clayton’s has transformed into one of Australia’s largest towing companies, proudly operating 18 depots across Queensland, with services extending throughout the state.

With a highly dedicated team of over 200 professionals, some of which have been with the business for more than 30 years, we embody a legacy of expertise and commitment. We pride ourselves on our innovative approach and unwavering dedication to excellence, ensuring that we’re always ready to assist you, no matter the situation.

About the role:

This role involves safely operating tilt trays to load, unload and transport a variety of vehicles, plant and equipment, responding to road emergencies and ensuring customer satisfaction through professional service.

The driver will be responsible for maintaining accurate towing records and adhere to all safety regulations with the assistance of our in-vehicle systems.

No experience with a tilt tray? No problem! At Clayton’s, we offer full training at our Nambour training facility with our experienced trainers, so you’ll gain the theoretical and practical skills to thrive in this new career. All we ask of you is the willingness to learn!

About you:

Our operators play a vital role in helping individuals during their time of need, ensuring a reliable and safe transportation experience – where no two days are the same. To be successful for this role the following skills and qualifications are required:

MR licence (or higher)

Excellent communication and active listening skills

Ability to work a rotating roster that includes nights on call, weekends and public holidays

Physically fit and capable

Knowledge and understanding of safe work practices

Successful applicants will be required to obtain a Tow Truck Authority and White Card following training if they don’t already hold these licences.

Benefits of working with Clayton’s:

Above award wages

Friendly and close-knit team environment

Extensive onboarding and ongoing training

Opportunities for growth and development

Employee Assistance Program