Heavy Wrecker Operator - Car Hauler Class A

Brown & Son; Salem (WV); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Valor is seeking a driver for a day shift (Monday-Friday) with alternating on-call days and weekends in Salem, WV. The role pays $75,000–$85,000 per year and requires operating heavy-duty car haulers with strict adherence to DOT rules and safety protocols.

Expect involvement in load rigging, traffic control, and coordination with law enforcement and DOT agencies. Responsibilities include pre- and post-trip checks, maintaining equipment, report filing, and professional interaction with customers

Qualifications

• Operate heavy-duty wreckers - car hauler.
• Must hold a Class A CDL.
• Ability to assess scenes, plan recovery, rigging, load weights and working load limits.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy-duty car hauler equipment.
• Assess each scene and plan the recovery including rigging and load weights.
• Rig and secure loads with chains, straps, snatch blocks, airbags and underlifts per DOT requirements.
• Set up and maintain traffic control and scene safety; coordinate with police, fire, EMS and DOT.
• Respond to dispatch promptly and keep ETA/status updated.

Skills

Heavy-duty driving

Safety compliance

DOT knowledge

Job description

Description

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

Pay scale: $75,000 - $85,000 yr

Must have Class A CDL

Auto restriction not allowed for this position.

• Operate heavy-duty car hauler equipment.
• 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 - car hauler.
• Class A CDL required.
• 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.