Heavy Duty Tow Truck Operator

MERJ FLEET SERVICES INC•Town of Gates, NY

9h•$75,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

MERJ Fleet Services has a full time tow truck operator position open for the right candidate with experience hooking heavy duty vehicles. Competitive compensation with company paid health and dental insurance and 401k match. This position will require on call coverage and rotating overnight on-call responsibilities to better serve our customers.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and four to six years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Commercial driver’s license class A with tow truck endorsement
Hand and power tools
Safe use of Rigging & lifting devices, use of cables, chains, hooks to safely raise, secure & pull loads of up to 100,000 lbs.
Cutting torches
Grinders, cutters
Battery charge equipment
Tire changing equipment
Tire inflation equipment
Jacks
Lifts
Jack stands
Driveshaft & axle removal & replacement
Airing up vehicles so they can safely be towed
Work off ladders & platforms to prepare wrecked units for towing
Customer service skills
Communication skills
Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment
Professionalism
Time management skills

Responsibilities

Perform towing for emergency breakdowns
Maintain a clean and safe work area in compliance with company and OSHA standards
Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures
Recovery of wrecked vehicles
Make entries on reports and record entries on Towing & Repair Invoice
Work in a positive team focused environment
Keep track of mileage during travel
Keep vehicles and workspace clean and organized
Be able to pass random drug & alcohol testing for random DOT regulations at any given time
Fill out DVIRs (start & end) and Driver Log (only after 100-mile radius)
Review all policies and procedures as stated in the company handbook