LIGHT DUTY TOW TRUCK OPERATOR

Plains Towing and Recovery; Belle Fourche (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 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 is hiring reliable, safety-conscious drivers to join our Belle Fourche team. Paid in-house training to certify on our equipment is provided.

As a Light Duty Tow Truck Operator you will load and secure vehicles, operate wreckers and recovery gear, and respond to tow calls, including long-distance dispatches.

The schedule is five days per week with shifts that can run 12+ hours; you must be ready to work in all weather and maintain equipment in safe working order.

Qualifications

• 21+ years old
• Valid driver's license required; Class A CDL required for rotator/heavy-unit positions; standard license may qualify for lighter-duty units, with 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

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

Safe driving

Physical stamina

Problem solving

Education

No degree required

Tools

CDL (Class A)

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

• $18–$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