LIGHT DUTY TOW TRUCK OPERATOR

Plains Towing and Recovery; Belle Fourche (SD); On-site; USD 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with 3% company match

40 Hours PTO per year

Uniform, Winter Gear, and PPE Provided

Job summary

Plains Towing and Recovery in Belle Fourche, SD is hiring a Light Duty Tow Truck Operator. The role involves loading, securing, and transporting vehicles, operating wreckers, and responding to tow and recovery calls while maintaining equipment and complying with safety regulations.

We offer paid in-house training to certify on our equipment, plus competitive hourly pay ($22.50-$30/hour DOE), overtime opportunities, and benefits including health insurance, a 401(k) with company match, and paid

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ years old.
• Valid driver's license; Class A CDL required for rotator/heavy units.
• Able to lift 50 lbs occasionally, 25 lbs frequently.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Load, secure, and transport vehicles safely and without damage.
• Operate wreckers and other specialized recovery equipment.
• Respond to tow/recovery calls, including long-distance dispatches.
• Maintain assigned equipment and facilities in safe working condition.
• Follow all DOT and company safety regulations.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Pre-employment drug screen

Background check

Job description

Light Duty Tow Truck Operator - Belle Fourche, SD

Plains Towing is hiring reliable, safety-conscious drivers to join our Belle Fourche team. Whether you're an experienced operator or new to towing and recovery, we provide paid in-house training to get you certified on our equipment.

Pay & Benefits

• $22.50-$30/hour DOE, depending on experience, plus unlimited overtime and performance bonuses
• Health insurance
• 401(k) with 3% company match
• 40 Hours PTO per year - increasing annually
• Uniform, Winter Gear, and other required PPE Provided

Schedule

This is a 5-day-per-week schedule, either Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday (shift assignment based on rotation/seniority). It's tow/recovery work, not a standard desk job, within those 5 days expect:

• Shifts that can run 12+ hours depending on call volume
• Occasional long-distance tow/recovery runs on short notice
• Work in all weather conditions

What You'll Do

• Load, secure, and transport vehicles safely and without damage
• Operate wreckers and other specialized recovery equipment
• Respond to tow/recovery calls, including long-distance dispatches
• Maintain assigned equipment and facilities in safe working condition
• Follow all DOT and company safety regulations

Qualifications

• 21+ years old
• Valid driver's license required. Class A CDL is required for rotator/heavy-unit positions; a standard license may qualify you for lighter-duty units, with the option to train into CDL roles.
• Able to lift 50 lbs occasionally, 25 lbs frequently
• Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check