Heavy-Duty Recovery Operator (Rotator/Wrecker)

Valorfleetservices; Ashland (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Valor Fleet Services is seeking an experienced heavy-duty towing professional to operate wreckers and rotators, perform complex recoveries, and ensure safe transport of Class 6–8 vehicles. You will assess scenes, rig loads, and coordinate with law enforcement and responders on scene.

Responsibilities include on-call night and weekend work, strict adherence to safety standards, and documenting every job with photos, signatures, and dispatch records.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL with air brake endorsement and no restrictions limiting tow operations.
• Current DOT medical card; pass DOT pre-employment drug screen and random testing.
• At least 21 years old (interstate CDL requirement).
• 3+ years of towing experience, including at least 2 years operating heavy-duty wreckers or rotators.
• Demonstrated heavy recovery experience: uprighting, winching and multi-point rigging.
• Motor vehicle record acceptable under company and insurance guidelines.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Willingness to work on-call, nights, weekends and holidays in all weather.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy-duty wreckers, rotators, carriers and lowboy trailers to tow, transport and recover Class 6–8 trucks, buses, trailers, equipment and specialty vehicles.
• Perform complex recoveries: uprighting overturned units, winching from ditches or embankments, multi-point rigging and load-shift handling.
• Assess each scene before work begins: hazards, vehicle condition, weight, ground conditions and the safest recovery plan.
• Rig and secure loads with chains, straps, snatch blocks and wheel lifts, staying within rated capacities of all equipment.
• Set up and maintain traffic incident management (TIM) zones with cones, flares and lighting; coordinate with law enforcement and first responders on scene.
• Disconnect driveshafts, cage brakes, air up or bypass brake systems, and prepare vehicles for safe transport.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip DVIR inspections; report defects and perform basic maintenance on trucks and rigging.
• Document every job: photos before, during and after; customer signatures; invoices and work orders in the dispatch system.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with dispatch, customers, fleet managers and drivers, often under time pressure.
• Respond to on‑call and after‑hours calls within required response times.
• Mentor and assist light‑and‑medium‑duty operators on larger jobs as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

CDL Class A

Air brake endorsement

DOT medical card

Heavy-duty towing experience

Background check clearance

On-call night/weekend work

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Valor Fleet Services is seeking an experienced heavy-duty towing professional to operate wreckers and rotators, perform complex recoveries, and ensure safe transport of Class 6–8 vehicles. You will assess scenes, rig loads, and coordinate with law enforcement and responders on scene.

Responsibilities include on-call night and weekend work, strict adherence to safety standards, and documenting every job with photos, signatures, and dispatch records.