Elite Heavy Wrecker Operator & Recovery Pro

ALS TOWING & STORAGE Inc; Oak Grove (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ALS TOWING & STORAGE Inc. in Oak Grove, VA is seeking a Heavy Wrecker Tow Operator / Tandem Driver to safely recover, upright and transport disabled heavy-duty vehicles, including tractor-trailers and construction equipment.

The role involves roadside work at incident scenes, often alongside law enforcement and fire crews, in all weather and hours. The job requires CDL-A with air brake endorsement, DOT medical card, and a strong focus on safety, load securement and documentation.

Qualifications

• CDL-A with air brake endorsement and no vehicle restrictions.
• Current DOT medical card is required.
• 2 years heavy-duty towing/recovery or 3 years Class A driving with wrecker training.
• Acceptable motor vehicle record per company standards.
• Pass pre-employment drug/alcohol test and DOT random testing.
• Pass background check and be 21+ for interstate CDL operation.
• Knowledge of FMCSA Hours of Service and cargo securement rules.
• Ability to read/work orders, maps, GPS and complete reports on a mobile device.
• Willingness to join on-call rotation and respond within [X] minutes.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy wreckers/rotators to tow, upright and recover Class 7-8 vehicles.
• Perform tandem towing of tractor-trailers and related configurations.
• Assess scenes and plan safe recoveries with rigging and load weights.
• Rig and operate winches, cables, chains and other recovery gear.
• Load/secure cargo per DOT/FMCSA rules; complete documentation.
• Set up traffic control and coordinate with law enforcement and customers.

Skills

Heavy-duty towing

Incident scene work

Rigging and load planning

Education

CDL-A with air brake endorsement

DOT medical card

Job description

ALS TOWING & STORAGE Inc. in Oak Grove, VA is seeking a Heavy Wrecker Tow Operator / Tandem Driver to safely recover, upright and transport disabled heavy-duty vehicles, including tractor-trailers and construction equipment.

The role involves roadside work at incident scenes, often alongside law enforcement and fire crews, in all weather and hours. The job requires CDL-A with air brake endorsement, DOT medical card, and a strong focus on safety, load securement and documentation.