Heavy-Duty Tow Driver - Saco, ME

New England Truck Center; Saco (ME); On-site; USD 80,231,000 - 185,976,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Life and Disability insurance

AFLAC supplemental coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

New England Truck Center is seeking an experienced Heavy-Duty Tow Driver to operate wreckers, rollbacks, and recovery vehicles (26,000+ lbs GVWR). You will provide towing and roadside assistance under pressure, coordinate with a tight-knit dispatch team, and ensure safety and compliance in every job.

The role requires a CDL-A with endorsements, DOT medical card, and a clean driving record, with weekends and on-call shifts required.

Qualifications

• CDL-A with doubles/triples endorsement is required.
• Hazmat and tanker endorsements strongly preferred.
• No automatic transmission restrictions.
• Current DOT Medical Card and a clean driving record.
• At least 2 years of commercial driving experience; basic mechanical aptitude and comfort with hand tools.
• High school diploma or equivalent; strong communication and teamwork skills; willingness to work weekends/on-call shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide heavy-duty towing and roadside assistance under real-time pressure.
• Run scheduled heavy-duty towing/transport deliveries and pickups.
• De-escalate and resolve customer issues on the spot.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip DOT inspections.
• Keep accurate driver logs and trip sheets; submit weekly.
• Follow dispatch instructions and coordinate with the team to keep jobs moving.
• Maintain safety procedures and vehicle/equipment inspections.
• Document each job accurately in Tow Book.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Basic mechanical aptitude

Comfort with hand tools

Weekend/on-call availability

Education

CDL-A with doubles/triples endorsement

Hazmat endorsement

DOT Medical Card

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Heavy-Duty Tow Driver

$28–$37/hr + competitive commission | Earning potential up to $135,000/year Behind the Wheel of Something That Matters

Heavy-Duty Tow Driver $28–$37/hr + competitive commission | Earning potential up to $135,000/year Behind the Wheel of Something That Matters

When a tractor-trailer jackknifes on the highway or a fleet vehicle breaks down at 2 AM, someone has to show up — calm, skilled, and ready to get the road moving again. That's you.

We're looking for an experienced Heavy-Duty Tow Driver to operate our wreckers, rollbacks, and recovery vehicles (26,000+ lbs GVWR). This isn't a job for someone who wants to coast — it's for a driver who takes pride in doing recovery work right, works well with a tight-knit dispatch team, and doesn't mind being the person people are relieved to see pull up.

What You'll Be Doing

• Providing heavy-duty towing and roadside assistance, safely and professionally, under real time pressure
• Running scheduled heavy-duty towing/transport deliveries and pickups
• De-escalating and resolving customer issues on the spot
• Completing pre-trip and post-trip DOT inspections
• Keeping accurate driver logs and trip sheets, submitted weekly
• Navigating by map and GPS, plotting routes, and following dispatch instructions
• Working closely with the dispatch team to keep jobs moving
• Following all safety procedures, traffic laws, and accident protocols
• Inspecting and maintaining company vehicles and equipment
• Documenting every job accurately in Tow Book
• Handling hazardous and non-hazardous material disposal as needed
• Keeping your truck clean, presentable, and road-ready
• Flagging any tractor/trailer/tanker issues to management immediately

What You Bring

• Valid CDL-A with doubles/triples endorsement
• Hazmat and tanker endorsements strongly preferred
• No automatic transmission restrictions
• Current DOT Medical Card and a clean driving record
• At least 2 years of commercial driving experienceBasic mechanical aptitude and comfort with hand tools
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong communication skills and the composure to work independently or as part of a team
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts as needed

Schedule

Standard 40-hour week. Weekend availability is required, and this role includes on-call coverage — recovery calls don't wait for business hours.

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Life and Disability insurance
• AFLAC supplemental coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.