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

Sign On Bonus

Health insurance

401(k) with 3% company match

40 Hours PTO per year - increasing

Uniform, Winter Gear, and PPE Provided

Job summary

Plains Towing is hiring reliable, safety-conscious drivers to join our Gillette team. We provide paid in-house training to get you certified on our equipment.

This Heavy Duty Class A Tow Truck Operator role is a 5-day-per-week schedule with potential long shifts, overtime, and a sign-on bonus. You will load, secure, and transport vehicles, operate wreckers, respond to calls, and keep equipment in safe condition while following DOT safety rules.

Qualifications

• 21+ years old and valid driver's license.
• Class A CDL required.
• Able to lift 50 lbs occasionally and perform 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

Load secure transport

Operate wreckers

Respond to tow calls

Maintain equipment

Follow safety regulations

Tools

Wreckers

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