Heavy Recovery Operator - Driver

National-Wrecker-Service; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Company-provided uniforms

$35+ per hour with incentives

Job summary

National Wrecker Service in Portsmouth, NH is hiring a Heavy Recovery Operator - Driver. This full-/part-time driving role involves responding to roadside incidents, operating recovery equipment, and safely recovering vehicles across the region.

You will assess situations, choose the safest response, and use your training to keep traffic moving. 21+ with CDL and clean driving record are required; DOT Medical Card is needed or obtainable. Competitive pay with benefits offered.

Qualifications

• CDL required.
• Clean driving record.
• Previous heavy-duty towing or recovery experience preferred.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Have or be able to obtain a valid DOT Medical Card.

Responsibilities

• Respond to roadside situations involving commercial vehicles throughout the area.
• Operate specialized recovery equipment and a diverse fleet (large, medium, small wreckers; flatbeds).
• Recover, transport, and assist vehicles experiencing roadside difficulties.
• Assess each call, determine the safest response, and apply training to restore order and keep drivers moving.

Skills

CDL

Clean driving record

Attention to detail

Team player

Customer-service focused

Job description

Are you the kind of person who answers the call when others need help? Do you thrive in a career where your skill, confidence, and quick thinking make a difference every single day?

National Wrecker Service is hiring a Heavy Recovery Operator - Driver in Portsmouth, NH for a full-time or part-time opportunity. If you're looking for a career that's exciting, rewarding, and far from ordinary, we want to meet you.

Step into a role where every day brings purpose, and every successful recovery is a job well done.

BECOMING ONE OF OUR TOW TRUCK DRIVERS

You can expect to earn:

• $35+ per hour plus performance-based incentives
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Company-provided uniforms

DELVE DEEPER INTO THIS HEAVY RECOVERY OPERATOR - DRIVER JOB

In this driving role, you'll be the trusted professional responding to roadside situations involving commercial vehicles throughout the area. You'll operate specialized recovery equipment and a diverse fleet that includes large, medium, and small wreckers as well as flatbed tow trucks, helping safely recover, transport, and assist vehicles experiencing roadside difficulties. From the moment a call comes in, you'll assess the situation, determine the safest response, and use your training and expertise to restore order and keep drivers moving. Every recovery presents a unique challenge, making every shift an opportunity to apply your skills while making a meaningful impact.

WHO WE ARE: NATIONAL WRECKER SERVICE

For more than five decades, National Wrecker Service has been helping keep New England moving. Since opening our doors in 1974, we've remained committed to providing reliable roadside assistance, towing, and recovery services throughout Portsmouth, Salisbury, York, Eliot, and beyond. While our equipment and capabilities have evolved, our values have remained the same: put customers first, operate safely, work with integrity, and deliver exceptional results. As a family-owned business, we foster an environment where employees are treated with respect and given opportunities to grow professionally. We believe in investing in our team through training, advancement opportunities, mentorship, and a supportive workplace culture. As a member of the New Hampshire Towing Association, we're proud of the reputation we've built and the people who help us maintain it every day.

THE TYPE OF HEAVY RECOVERY OPERATOR - DRIVER WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We're looking for someone who meets these requirements:

• 21 years of age or older
• CDL required
• Clean driving record
• Have or be able to obtain a valid DOT Medical Card
• Previous heavy-duty towing or recovery experience is preferred

Do these traits also resonate with you?

• Professional
• Attentive to detail
• Team player
• Customer-service focused

If you can meet the requirements and characteristics listed above, we need you on our team!