Heavy Wrecker Operator

Valorfleetservices; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Valor in Salem, VA seeks a heavy‑duty tow and recovery technician for a day shift (Mon-Fri) with alternating on‑call weekends. Salary range $60,000–$100,000 annually; Class A CDL required; auto restrictions not allowed.

You will operate wreckers, rotators and lowboys to tow, recover and transport vehicles and heavy equipment. Responsibilities include planning recoveries, rigging, load securing, traffic control, routine inspections, and professional interaction with customers.

Qualifications

• Class A CDL is required to operate heavy-duty tow equipment.
• Experience with heavy-duty wreckers, rotators, and lowboys is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy-duty wreckers, rotators and lowboys to tow, recover and transport tractors, trailers, buses, RVs and heavy equipment.
• Perform complex recoveries: uprighting rollovers, winching from ditches and embankments, and load shifts.
• Assess each scene and plan the recovery, including rigging, anchor points, load weights and working load limits.
• Rig and secure loads with chains, straps, snatch blocks, airbags and underlifts per DOT and manufacturer requirements.
• Set up and maintain traffic control and scene safety; coordinate with police, fire, EMS and DOT.
• Respond to dispatch promptly and keep dispatch updated on ETA, status and completion.
• Complete pre- and post-trip inspections, ELD/hours-of-service logs, invoices, photos and incident reports accurately.
• Perform routine maintenance on the truck and equipment; report defects immediately.
• Contain and report minor fluid spills per environmental procedures.
• Represent Valor professionally with customers, motorists and fleet clients.

Skills

Class A CDL

Job description

Description

This is a day shift position (Monday-Friday) plus on call alternating days and weekends.

Pay scale: $60,000 - $100,000 annually

Must have Class A CDL

Auto restriction not allowed for this position.

• Operate heavy-duty wreckers, rotators and lowboys to tow, recover and transport tractors, trailers, buses, RVs and heavy equipment.
• Perform complex recoveries: uprighting rollovers, winching from ditches and embankments, and load shifts.
• Assess each scene and plan the recovery, including rigging, anchor points, load weights and working load limits.
• Rig and secure loads with chains, straps, snatch blocks, airbags and underlifts per DOT and manufacturer requirements.
• Set up and maintain traffic control and scene safety; coordinate with police, fire, EMS and DOT.
• Respond to dispatch promptly and keep dispatch updated on ETA, status and completion.
• Complete pre- and post-trip inspections, ELD/hours-of-service logs, invoices, photos and incident reports accurately.
• Perform routine maintenance on the truck and equipment; report defects immediately.
• Contain and report minor fluid spills per environmental procedures.
• Represent Valor professionally with customers, motorists and fleet clients.

Physical demands and work environment

• Lift and carry up to 75 lbs (chains, snatch blocks, cable) repeatedly.
• Climb, kneel, crawl under vehicles and stand for long periods.
• Work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, snow and darkness, often beside live traffic.
• Wear required PPE: ANSI Class 3 high-visibility apparel, safety-toe boots, gloves and eye protection.
• Exposure to noise, fuel, fluids and debris at accident scenes.

Requirements

Required qualifications

• Operate heavy-duty wreckers, rotators and lowboys to tow, recover and transport tractors, trailers, buses, RVs и heavy equipment.
• Class A CDL required.
• Perform complex recoveries: uprighting rollovers, winching from ditches and embankments, and load shifts.
• Assess each scene and plan the recovery, including rigging, anchor points, load weights and working load limits.
• Rig and secure loads with chains, straps, snatch blocks, airbags and underlifts per DOT and manufacturer requirements.
• Set up and maintain traffic control and scene safety; coordinate with police, fire, EMS and DOT.
• Respond to dispatch promptly and keep dispatch updated on ETA, status and completion.
• Complete pre- and post-trip inspections, ELD/hours-of-service logs, invoices, photos and incident reports accurately.
• Perform routine maintenance on the truck and equipment; report defects immediately.
• Contain and report minor fluid spills per environmental procedures.
• Represent Valor professionally with customers, motorists and fleet clients.