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Eitels Towing

Heavy Wrecker Operator

Orient, OH · On-site

$26/hr

We're now hiring a Heavy Wrecker Operator at Eitels Towing Service Inc in Orient, Ohio! Perks of working a Heavy Wrecker Operator: * Medical insurance * Dental insurance * Life Insurance * Vision ...

Stearns Companies

Light Duty Wrecker Operator

Toledo, OH · On-site

$20/hr

Light-Duty Wrecker Operator - Roadside Assistance & Towing Location: Dick's Towing, Findlay, Ohio and Piasecki Towing, Toledo, Ohio Schedule: Full-Time, On-Call Availability Required Why Join our ...

KCCONSULTING

Heavy Equipment Operator

Blanchester, OH · On-site

$30 - $38/hr

Pleasant Plain, Ohio Pay: $30-$38 per hour Hours: Full-time; must be available to work 60+ hours during peak season Position Summary We are hiring highly skilled Heavy Equipment Operators with at ...

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What is the difference between Full Time Heavy Wrecker Operator vs Full Time Tow Truck Driver?

AspectFull Time Heavy Wrecker OperatorFull Time Tow Truck Driver
CertificationsCommercial Driver's License (CDL), WreckMaster or similarCommercial Driver's License (CDL), Towing certifications
Work EnvironmentHeavy-duty wreckers, industrial sites, accident scenesUrban and highway roads, roadside assistance
Employer & IndustryWrecking companies, towing services, roadside assistanceTow companies, roadside assistance providers

Both roles require CDL licenses and roadside safety certifications. Heavy Wrecker Operators typically handle large, industrial wreckers at accident scenes or industrial sites, while Tow Truck Drivers focus on roadside assistance and urban towing. The roles overlap in industry and certifications but differ mainly in work environment and equipment used.

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Heavy Wrecker Operator

Orient, OH • On-site

Eitels Towing
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$26/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

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Job description

We’re now hiring a Heavy Wrecker Operator at Eitels Towing Service Inc in Orient, Ohio!

Perks of working a Heavy Wrecker Operator:

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Pay: Starting at $26/hour, offer dependent on experience

What are we looking for?

  • Valid Class A Driver’s License is required.
  • Safe driving record and DOT score required.
  • Travel required 95% of the time. Overnight stays may be necessary 20% of the time.

Typical day in the life as a Heavy Wrecker Operator :

  • Operates heavy duty wrecker truck (single or tandem axle).
  • Rights overturned vehicles with use of boom and/or power winch
  • Rigs various vehicles to be righted or towed using procedures.
  • Tows vehicles to designated locations.
  • Stays aware of overhead conditions during operation of truck.
  • Obeys traffic laws and follows established traffic and transportation procedures.
  • Reads maps and follows written or verbal geographic directions.
  • Plans or adjusts routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
  • Checks vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order; and reports issues to the appropriate person.
  • Follows appropriate safety procedures for transporting vehicles.
  • Educates themselves on weight restrictions and distribution and stays up to date on updates regarding DOT regulations.
  • Ensures proper coupling and inspects all trailers.
  • Performs vehicle pre and post inspections.
  • Reports vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
  • Completes inspection logs.
  • Fills truck with fuel at the end of each workday.
  • Cleans cab and beds of truck out daily.

If you feel as though you would make a great fit for this position, please submit a current resume for review

Eithel's towing service has been delivering the foremost towing and recovery services in the central ohio area. We provide a variety of services nationwide.