Flatbed Tow Operator - Class C

Wealth Recruitment•San Francisco, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

If you're an experienced flatbed recovery professional who thrives under pressure, values safety, and enjoys being part of a collaborative operations team, we'd love to hear from you. This role involves safely operating a flatbed tow truck to recover, transport, relocate, and stage company vehicles in various environments including public roads, parking structures, loading docks, and operational facilities. You will be responsible for loading, unloading, and securing vehicles using professional recovery techniques and transporting vehicles with combined gross vehicle weights ranging from 10,001 to 26,000 pounds.

Requirements

Valid Class C Driver's License required.
Clean driving record with no major violations.
DOT Medical Examiner Certificate (MEC) required.
Consent Tow certification (where applicable).
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and frequently enter and exit the tow truck throughout the shift.
Strong communication, teamwork, and customer service skills.
Excellent judgment and problem-solving abilities in fast-paced situations.
Successfully pass a background check and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

CDL preferred, but not required.
4–6 years of professional flatbed towing and vehicle recovery experience preferred.
Experience operating rollback or flatbed tow trucks.
Strong knowledge of vehicle recovery, loading, securement, and transport procedures.
Ability to safely operate commercial vehicles with exceptional attention to detail.
Comfortable working around live traffic, roadside hazards, and dynamic operational environments.
Flexible to work overtime, weekends, or emergency recovery assignments as business needs require.

Responsibilities

Safely operate a flatbed tow truck to recover, transport, relocate, and stage company vehicles.
Perform vehicle recoveries on public roads, parking structures, loading docks, and operational facilities.
Load, unload, and secure vehicles using professional recovery techniques, including winching, soft straps and tie-downs, snatch blocks, vehicle skates, and wheel securement systems.
Transport vehicles with combined gross vehicle weights ranging from 10,001 to 26,000 pounds.
Conduct thorough pre-trip, post-trip, and daily inspections of vehicles, trailers, and recovery equipment.
Maintain DOT compliance, including Hours of Service (HOS), inspection reports, and required documentation.
Communicate with dispatch, logistics coordinators, and field operations teams regarding recoveries, delays, incidents, and operational updates.
Perform roadside recoveries while maintaining exceptional situational awareness and safety around traffic and active work environments.
Keep assigned equipment clean, fueled, and operationally ready by performing basic servicing, fluid checks, tire pressure inspections, and reporting maintenance concerns.
Maintain accurate transportation, inspection, and delivery records.
Partner with cross-functional teams to support fleet readiness and deliver a positive customer experience.