Tow Truck Driver/Operator

Five Star Towing and Recovery; Pottsville (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 27,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Job summary

Five Star Towing and Recovery is seeking a dependable Tow Truck Operator / Roadside Assistance Driver to perform light-duty towing and roadside services on the road. You will respond to calls, perform jump starts, tire changes, lockouts, and fuel deliveries, while maintaining safety and professional conduct.

Qualifications include a valid license with a clean driving record; towing/roadside experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Must have valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Experience with towing and roadside assistance preferred.
• Able to perform physically demanding tasks outdoors in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Perform light-duty towing and vehicle transport.
• Respond to roadside calls: jump starts, tire changes, lockouts, fuel deliveries.
• Safely load, secure, transport, and unload vehicles; complete paperwork.

Skills

Dependable

Safe driving

Team player

Outdoor work

Job description

Tow Truck Operator / Roadside Assistance Driver

We are seeking a dependable and professional Tow Truck Operator / Roadside Assistance Driver to join our team. This position is responsible for performing light-duty towing and roadside assistance calls while providing safe, efficient, and professional service to our customers.

Towing experience is preferred, but we are willing to consider dependable candidates with relevant driving, automotive, mechanical, or roadside experience.

Job Duties

• Perform light-duty towing and vehicle transport


• Respond to roadside assistance calls, including:


• Jump starts


• Tire changes


• Vehicle lockouts


• Fuel deliveries


• Other light-duty roadside services


• Safely load, secure, transport, and unload customer vehicles


• Properly operate tow trucks, winches, straps, chains, dollies, and related equipment


• Communicate professionally with customers and dispatch


• Complete required paperwork and electronic dispatch information accurately


• Perform pre-trip/post-trip inspections and report truck or equipment issues


• Maintain a clean and professional company truck


• Follow company safety procedures and traffic laws


• Wear required company uniform and high-visibility safety apparel


• Handle customer vehicles and property carefully and professionally

Qualifications

• Towing experience preferred


• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record


• Must be dependable and able to report to scheduled shifts on time


• Ability to work independently and make good decisions in roadside situations


• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions


• Ability to safely perform the physical duties associated with towing and roadside assistance


• Basic automotive/mechanical knowledge is a plus


• Must be professional and courteous when dealing with customers


• Must be able to follow company policies and dispatch procedures

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who is reliable, safety-conscious, trustworthy, and motivated to work. The ideal candidate takes care of company equipment, treats customers and their vehicles with respect, and understands the importance of accurately documenting every call.

Previous towing experience is preferred.

Pay: $600.00 – $2,000.00 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)


• Night Shift (Required)


• Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: On the road