Southern Wrecker and Recovery has served the greater Jacksonville area for over twenty years.
As a premier towing and transportation company, we specialize in light, medium, tandem axle, heavy-duty and transportation services.
We're looking for an energetic, knowledgeable and talented Heavy Wrecker Operator.
This role requires previous experience in the equipment or transportation field due to the nature of our customer base and the overall knowledge you will pull from as a Heavy Wrecker Operator.
Towing involves, but is not limited to; large trucks, tractor/trailer combinations, class 8 vehicles, box trucks and recreational vehicles.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Document and communicate repair requests to mechanics. Performs daily maintenance checks and reports malfunctions to management/mechanics.
- Utilize your Class A to drive a Heavy-Duty Wrecker vehicle to loading/unloading location.
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
- Complete Bill of Lading (Tow Ticket).
- Work throughout assigned shift.
- Acknowledge and carry out written/oral instructions by supervisor.
- Ability to work flexible hours (on call).
- Delivers vehicles/equipment in accordance with customers instructions in a timely manner.
- Ensures wrecker/delivery vehicles are clean and in good working condition.
- Ensures customer messages/communications are relayed to appropriate management.
- Returns appropriate paperwork and informs management of delivery.
- Always assist in maintaining a neat and clean workplace.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Average Annual pay ranges for Heavy Duty Wrecker Operator/Heavy Tow Truck Driver from $50,000 to $100,000.
Thank you for your interest in Southern Wrecker and Recovery. We look forward to hearing from experienced CDL A operators!
Requirements:
Heavy Duty Wrecker Operator / Heavy Tow Truck Driver:
- Must pass a pre-employment drug test
- Must have a clean criminal background
- Must have a clean driving record
- Must pass a driver road test
Education/Experience:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Two years related experience and/or training operating a light/medium or heavy-duty wrecker; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience in operating tow equipment required. Basic knowledge of industrial equipment, and basic mechanical skills.
Certificates and Licenses:
- Valid Driver's License
- Class A/CDL A License - Endorsement: HAZMAT
- Current DOT Physical
- TWIC Required
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
