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Heavy-Duty Tow Truck Driver (CDL-A)
Location: Saco, ME
Are you an experienced CDL-A driver looking for a career where no two days are the same? Join our team in Saco, Maine, where you'll operate industry-leading heavy-duty wreckers, rollbacks, and recovery vehicles while helping motorists, commercial fleets, and first responders when they need it most.
If you take pride in your driving skills, enjoy solving challenges, and want to be part of a professional team that values safety, reliability, and teamwork, we'd love to hear from you.
What We Offer

• Competitive hourly base wage based on experience
• Competitive commission program
• Earning potential over $100,000 annually
• Full-time, year-round employment
• Modern, well-maintained equipment
• Supportive dispatch and management team
• Opportunities for continued training and advancement

Schedule

• Standard 40-hour work week
• Weekend availability required
• On-call rotation required to support emergency towing and recovery operations

What You'll Do
As a Heavy-Duty Tow Driver, you'll safely operate heavy-duty wreckers, rollbacks, and recovery vehicles with a GVWR exceeding 26,000 pounds. You'll respond to roadside emergencies, transport commercial vehicles and equipment, and deliver outstanding customer service while representing our company professionally.
Primary Responsibilities

• Safely perform heavy-duty towing, recovery, transport, and roadside assistance services
• Complete scheduled pickups and deliveries efficiently and on time
• Respond professionally and calmly to customers during stressful situations
• Conduct DOT pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
• Maintain accurate driver logs, trip sheets, and required documentation
• Utilize GPS and mapping tools to plan efficient travel routes
• Communicate effectively with dispatch throughout each shift
• Follow all DOT regulations, company policies, and traffic laws
• Complete TowBook documentation accurately and promptly
• Report vehicle maintenance concerns immediately
• Keep assigned equipment clean, organized, and inspection-ready
• Safely handle hazardous and non-hazardous materials when required
• Complete administrative paperwork in a timely manner
• Assist with additional operational duties as assigned

What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications

• Valid CDL-A
• Doubles/Triples endorsement
• No automatic transmission restriction
• Current DOT Medical Card
• Clean driving record
• Minimum of 2 years of commercial driving experience
• High school diploma or GED
• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand tools
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently while remaining a dependable team member
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays, and participate in an on-call schedule

Preferred Qualifications

• Hazmat endorsement
• Tanker endorsement
• Previous towing, recovery, heavy haul, or roadside assistance experience

Benefits
We invest in our employees by offering a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• AFLAC supplemental coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

Why Join Us?
Every call is different. Every day presents a new challenge. Whether you're recovering a tractor-trailer, assisting law enforcement, or helping a stranded driver get back on the road, your work makes a real impact.
We're looking for professionals who value safety, teamwork, and exceptional service. If you're ready to build a rewarding career with a growing company in Saco, Maine, apply today.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.