Heavy-Duty Truck Driver

RBEX INC DBA APPLE TOWING CO.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Towing Co. in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced Heavy-Duty Tow Truck Driver to operate heavy-duty wreckers and perform towing, recovery, and roadside operations for commercial vehicles and heavy equipment.

You will rig, secure, and transport vehicles, conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections, and maintain DOT documentation while upholding safety procedures and professional communication with customers, dispatch, and law enforcement.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL license required.
• Acceptable driving record.
• Background check and pre-employment drug test required.
• Ability to meet DOT requirements.
• Experience in heavy-duty towing or related field preferred.
• Ability to work in roadside, traffic, and adverse weather conditions.
• Dependable and professional under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy-duty tow trucks and wreckers.
• Tow and recover semi-trucks, tractor-trailers, buses, and heavy equipment.
• Perform accident and disabled-vehicle recoveries.
• Rig, secure, and transport vehicles and equipment.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Maintain DOT documentation and driver logs.
• Safely operate winches, booms, underlifts, chains, and straps.
• Follow company, DOT, and roadside safety procedures.
• Maintain professional communication with customers, dispatch, law enforcement, and other personnel.
• Keep assigned equipment clean and report maintenance or safety concerns.

Skills

CDL

Roadside assistance

DOT compliance

Heavy-duty towing

Safety-focused

Job description

Apple Towing Co. is hiring an experienced Heavy-Duty Tow Truck Driver

We are looking for a dependable, safety-focused professional to operate heavy-duty wreckers and perform towing, recovery, and roadside operations involving commercial vehicles and heavy equipment. We want drivers who take pride in their equipment, put safety first, and understand the responsibility that comes with operating heavy-duty towing and recovery equipment.

• Operate heavy-duty tow trucks and wreckers
• Tow and recover semi-trucks, tractor-trailers, buses, commercial vehicles, and heavy equipment
• Perform accident and disabled-vehicle recoveries
• Properly rig, secure, and transport vehicles and equipment
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections
• Maintain required DOT documentation and driver logs
• Safely operate winches, booms, underlifts, chains, straps, and other recovery equipment
• Follow company, DOT, and roadside safety procedures
• Maintain professional communication with customers, dispatch, law enforcement, and other personnel
• Keep assigned equipment clean and report maintenance or safety concerns

Requirements

• Valid CDL required
• Acceptable driving record
• Must pass a background check
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test
• Ability to meet applicable DOT requirements
• Heavy-duty towing, commercial driving, recovery, or similar experience preferred
• Ability to work safely in roadside, traffic, accident-scene, and adverse weather conditions
• Must be dependable and able to respond professionally in high-pressure situations