HEAVY DUTY CLASS A CDL TOW TRUCK OPERATOR

Plains Towing and Recovery; Gillette (WY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with 3% company match

40 Hours PTO per year - increasing

Uniform, Winter Gear, and PPE Provided

$2,500 Sign On Bonus

Job summary

Plains Towing is seeking a Heavy Duty Class A Tow Truck Operator in Gillette, WY to join our team. We offer paid in-house training to certify on our equipment, and a path to advance within a safety‑conscious operation.

This role involves a 5‑day workweek, shifts up to 12+ hours, occasional long-distance tow calls, and work in all weather. DOE pay ranges with overtime, plus a $2,500 sign-on bonus and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• 21+ years old.
• Valid driver's license required. Class A CDL is required.
• Able to lift 50 lbs occasionally, 25 lbs frequently.
• Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Load, secure, and transport vehicles safely and without damage.
• Operate wreckers and other specialized recovery equipment.
• Respond to tow/recovery calls, including long-distance dispatches.
• Maintain assigned equipment and facilities in safe working condition.
• Follow all DOT and company safety regulations.

Skills

Safety-conscious

DOT compliance

Vehicle loading

Communication

CDL A required

Tools

Wrecker equipment

Recovery equipment

Job description

Heavy Duty Class A Tow Truck Operator – Gillette, WY

Plains Towing is hiring reliable, safety-conscious drivers to join our Gillette team. Whether you're an experienced operator or new to towing and recovery, we provide paid in-house training to get you certified on our equipment.

Pay & Benefits

• $25–$35/hour DOE, depending on experience, plus unlimited overtime and performance bonuses
• $2,500 Sign On Bonus
• Health insurance
• 401(k) with 3% company match
• 40 Hours PTO per year - increasing annually
• Uniform, Winter Gear, and other required PPE Provided

Schedule

This is a 5-day-per-week schedule, either Sunday–Thursday or Tuesday–Saturday (shift assignment based on rotation/seniority). It's tow/recovery work, not a standard desk job, within those 5 days expect:

• Shifts that can run 12+ hours depending on call volume
• Occasional long-distance tow/recovery runs on short notice
• Work in all weather conditions

What You'll Do

• Load, secure, and transport vehicles safely and without damage
• Operate wreckers and other specialized recovery equipment
• Respond to tow/recovery calls, including long-distance dispatches
• Maintain assigned equipment and facilities in safe working condition
• Follow all DOT and company safety regulations

Qualifications

• 21+ years old
• Valid driver's license required. Class A CDL is required!
• Able to lift 50 lbs occasionally, 25 lbs frequently
• Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check