Heavy Duty Diesel Tow Truck Operator

MERJ FLEET SERVICES INC; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Opportunities for advancement

Paid time off

Paid training

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

MERJ Fleet Services has a full-time tow truck operator position in Buffalo, NY, seeking a candidate with experience hooking heavy-duty vehicles. The role includes on-call coverage and rotating overnight duties to better serve customers.

Competitive compensation with company-paid health and dental insurance and a 401(k) match. A CDL Class A tow truck endorsement is required, and candidates must pass random DOT drug/alcohol testing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CDL Class A tow endorsement required.
• Experience towing heavy-duty vehicles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform towing for emergency breakdowns.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area in accordance with OSHA standards.
• Perform work in line with established safety procedures.
• Recover wrecked vehicles.
• Document reports on the Towing & Repair Invoice.
• Work in a positive, team-focused environment.
• Other duties may be assigned.
• Keep track of mileage during travel.
• Ensure vehicles and workspace are clean and organized.
• Pass random DOT drug/alcohol testing when required.
• Fill out DVIRs and Driver Log as applicable.
• Review all company policies and procedures.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Time management

Ability to work independently

Professionalism

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDL Class A tow truck endorsement

Tools

Hand and power tools

Rigging & lifting devices

Cutting torches

Grinders, cutters

Tire changing equipment

Jacks and lifts

Driver log familiarity

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Pay:

$75,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Job description:

Job Summary

MERJ Fleet Services has a full time tow truck operator position open for the right candidate with experience hooking heavy duty vehicles. Competitive compensation with company paid health and dental insurance and 401k match. This position will require on call coverage and rotating overnight on-call responsibilities to better serve our customers.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform towing for emergency breakdowns
• Maintain a clean and safe work area in compliance with company and OSHA standards
• Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures
• Recovery of wrecked vehicles
• Make entries on reports and record entries on Towing & Repair Invoice
• Work in a positive team focused environment
• Duties and Responsibilities
• Other duties may be assigned.
• Keep track of mileage during travel
• Keep vehicles and workspace clean and organized
• Be able to pass random drug & alcohol testing for random DOT regulations at any given time
• Fill out DVIRs (start & end) and Driver Log (only after 100-mile radius)
• Review all policies and procedures as stated in the company handbook

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and four to six years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates and Licenses:

• Commercial driver’s license class A with tow truck endorsement

Knowledge, Skills, and Other Abilities:

• Hand and power tools
• Safe use of Rigging & lifting devices, use of cables, chains, hooks to safely raise, secure & pull loads of up to 100,000 lbs.
• Cutting torches
• Grinders, cutters
• Battery charge equipment
• Tire changing equipment
• Tire inflation equipment
• Jacks
• Lifts
• Jack stands
• Driveshaft & axle removal & replacement
• Airing up vehicles so they can safely be towed
• Work off ladders & platforms to prepare wrecked units for towing
• Customer service skills
• Communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment
• Professionalism
• Time management skills

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Morning shift
• On call
• Rotating weekends