LIGHT DUTY TOW TRUCK OPERATOR

Plains Towing and Recovery; Sturgis (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, PPE and winter gear provided

Job summary

Plains Towing and Recovery in Sturgis, SD is seeking a light duty tow truck operator to load, secure, and transport vehicles safely while maintaining equipment and following DOT rules.

This full-time role offers paid in-house training, health insurance, a 401(k) with 3% match, PTO, and uniform and PPE. Shifts are 5 days per week, with long hours and potential overtime in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• 21+ years old.
• Valid driver's license required. Class A CDL for rotator/heavy-unit positions; standard license may qualify for lighter-duty units with training.
• Able to lift 50 lbs occasionally, 25 lbs frequently.
• 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

Driving

Safety-conscious

Equipment operation

DOT compliance

PPE adherence

Tools

Wreckers

Recovery equipment

Job description

Light Duty Tow Truck Operator – Sturgis, SD

Plains Towing is hiring reliable, safety-conscious drivers to join our Sturgis 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