Light Duty Driver - Night Shift

Guardian Fleet Services; Spring Hill (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Medical plans

Dental plans

401(k) Plan

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Guardian Fleet Services is hiring a Light Duty Tow Driver for the night shift in Spring Hill, Florida. This full-time role involves driving a commercial towing vehicle, performing daily inspections, and interacting with dispatch. Candidates should have strong customer service skills, basic mechanical abilities, and experience in commercial driving.

Benefits include paid holidays, health insurance plans, a 401(k), and bonuses. A $1,500 sign-on bonus is available for in-state hires. Join our growing family!

Qualifications

• At least two years of relevant commercial/towing driving experience.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license for the vehicle.
• Basic mechanical skills and ability to use tools.

Responsibilities

• Drive commercial towing and recovery vehicle.
• Perform inspections and report mechanical issues.
• Communicate effectively with Dispatch.

Skills

Strong customer service skills

Basic technology skills

Time management skills

Education

High school diploma or GED (preferred)

Relevant trade school – Towing accreditation

Tools

GPS

Towing software

Job description

Light Duty Tow Driver - Night Shift

$1,500 Sign on Bonus in State and $2,500 Sign on Bonus Out of State

NIGHT SHIFT - This is a full‑time primary position which may include long hours. Must be flexible.

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
• Ability to perform vehicle inspection sheet daily, identifying any mechanical issues
• Ability to follow all safety requirements and DOT rules and regulations
• Report all mechanical issues with regard to trucks and trailers at the time of discovery
• Ability to work with software and computer programs i.e. 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
• Ability to 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/towing 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 extreme cold and 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 1
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity
• Cancer plan
• Accident
• Employee Assistance Program
• PTO
• 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