Light Duty Driver

Guardian Fleet Services; Euless (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Medical Plans

401(k) Plan

Sign on Bonus

Quarterly Driver Safety Bonus

Job summary

Guardian Fleet Services in Euless, Texas is looking for a reliable Light Duty Tow Driver to join our team. The ideal candidate will drive a towing vehicle and ensure compliance with safety regulations, providing excellent customer service.

Qualifications include at least two years of commercial driving experience and a high school diploma. Benefits include paid holidays, medical plans, and various employee bonuses. Join our growing family today!

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver’s license for the vehicle being operated.
• At least two (2) years of relevant commercial driving experience.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying conditions.

Responsibilities

• Drive a commercial towing and recovery vehicle.
• Perform daily vehicle inspections and report mechanical issues.
• Follow safety requirements and DOT regulations.

Skills

Customer service skills

Ability to communicate in English

Basic technology skills

Time management skills

Basic mechanical skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade school – Towing, recovery or transport accreditation

Tools

GPS

Software such as Samsara

Job description

Light Duty Tow Driver $1,500 Sign on Bonus in State and $2,500 Sign on Bonus Out of State

Guardian Fleet Services is looking for a new team member to join our growing family. The Light Duty Tow Truck Driver will be driving a commercial towing and recovery vehicle with a GVWR rating of less than 25,999 lbs. and must possess a valid driver’s license relative to the vehicle being operated and towed combination.

Essential Duties

• Reliable, strong customer service and professional demeanor
• Ability to drive and perform duties via interstate for towing, recovery, and/or transport
• Ability to communicate and work closely with Dispatch
• Perform vehicle inspection sheet daily, identifying any mechanical issues
• Follow all safety requirements and DOT rules and regulations
• Report all mechanical issues with regard to trucks and trailers at the time of discovery.
• Work with software and computer programs such as Samsara, GPS, and Tow book (a plus)
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies And Abilities

• Safety is our number one priority.
• Strong customer service skills, professional demeanor
• Must be able to speak, write and communicate in English
• Communicate calmly and effectively
• Basic technology skills; ability to use GPS, company‑issued software, mobile device
• Time management skills
• Basic mechanical skills and ability to use tools
• Attention to detail and accuracy when documenting work, hours, and information

Qualifications, Education And Experience

• High school diploma or GED (preferred).
• Relevant trade school – Towing, recovery or transport accreditation.
• At least two (2) years of relative commercial driving experience.
• Basic mechanical skills and ability to use tools.

Physical Requirements

Job requires lifting, crawling, pulling, constant use of hands, significant bending and reaching, climbing. Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, working outdoors in the environment which can be exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is moderately loud. Lifting over 50lbs is a job requirement; must not have any lifting restrictions.

Benefits Offered

• Paid Holidays
• Two medical plans
• Two dental plans
• Vision
• $15K Employer paid Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Insurance plans
• 401(k) Plan
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity
• Cancer plan
• Accident
• PTO
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sign on Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Quarterly Driver Safety Bonus

EEOC Policy Statement

Guardian Fleet Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. www.guardianfleetservice.com