CDL A Heavy Equipment

Sunrise Side Towing LLC; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunrise Side Towing LLC is seeking a CDL Class A Heavy Equipment Operator — Tow Truck Driver to operate heavy-duty tow trucks, including rotators and flatbeds, and recover vehicles while ensuring DOT conformity. You will respond to dispatches, provide roadside assistance, and maintain accurate logs.

The role requires professionalism, attention to safety, and the ability to work independently on busy roads. You will perform inspections, basic maintenance, and customer-facing duties, upholding

Qualifications

• Operate heavy-duty tow trucks and equipment.
• Respond to dispatch calls and provide roadside assistance and recovery services.
• Adhere to DOT regulations and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate CDL Class A tow trucks, including rotators, flatbeds, and heavy wreckers, to tow and recover vehicles and equipment.
• Respond to dispatch calls promptly and provide roadside assistance, accident recovery, winch-outs, and load shifts.
• Secure and transport vehicles safely in compliance with DOT, state, and local regulations.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of tow trucks and equipment, documenting issues and ensuring safe operation.
• Maintain accurate logs of services performed, mileage, hours of service, and equipment usage.
• Communicate professionally with dispatch, customers, law enforcement, and insurance representatives as you will be the face of the company while on the road.
• Perform basic maintenance and cleaning of equipment and vehicles.
• Must have good personal hygiene as we interact with the public and sometimes in the closeness of our truck cab.
• Assist with loading/unloading, rigging, and setting up recovery scenes as needed.
• Uphold safety standards and follow all traffic laws and company protocols.
• Should be a self-motivated worker to keep themselves busy without the need to have constant supervision.
• Pay will be based on experience and work ethic.

Skills

CDL Class A

Roadside assistance

Customer service

Job description

CDL Class A Heavy Equipment Operator — Tow Truck Driver

Position Summary: Operate heavy-duty tow trucks and equipment to transport disabled, illegally parked, or accident-involved vehicles, including large commercial vehicles and equipment. Responsible for safe vehicle recovery and transport operations while maintaining exceptional customer service and adherence to DOT regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate CDL Class A tow trucks, including rotators, flatbeds, and heavy wreckers, to tow and recover a variety of vehicles and equipment.
• Respond to dispatch calls promptly and provide roadside assistance, accident recovery, winch-outs, and load shifts.
• Secure and transport vehicles safely in compliance with DOT, state, and local regulations.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of tow trucks and equipment, documenting issues and ensuring safe operation.
• Maintain accurate logs of services performed, mileage, hours of service, and equipment usage.
• Communicate professionally with dispatch, customers, law enforcement, and insurance representatives as you will be the face of the company while on the road.
• Perform basic maintenance and cleaning of equipment and vehicles.
• Must have good personal hygiene as we interact with the public and sometimes in the closeness of our truck cab.
• Assist with loading/unloading, rigging, and setting up recovery scenes as needed.
• Uphold safety standards and follow all traffic laws and company protocols.
• Should be a self-motivated worker to keep themselves busy without the need to have constant supervision.
• Pay will be based on experience and work ethic.