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Crucial Link Group

Tow Motor Operator

Youngstown, OH · On-site

$15 - $17/hr

Crucial Link Tow Motor (Forklift) Operator Pay: $15 - $17 /hour Job Summary: We are seeking a ... Ability to lift and move heavy objects and stand for extended periods. * Good communication skills ...

Marks Equipment Service

Tow Truck Operator

Frederick, MD · On-site

$800 - $1K/wk

We are seeking a Tow Truck Operator to join our team! You will be responsible for safely operating ... Safely operate a heavy-duty and medium-duty tow truck * Load and unload trucks from tow truck

Ricky's Towing

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Tow Truck Operator

Amarillo, TX · On-site

$1K - $1K/wk

Experience operating tow trucks, rollbacks, flatbeds, forklifts, or similar heavy-duty equipment is a plus. * Familiarity with conflict management techniques to handle challenging situations ...

Crucial Link Group

Tow Motor Operator

Youngstown, OH

$15 - $17/hr

Crucial Link Tow Motor (Forklift) Operator Pay: $15 - $17 /hour Job Summary: We are seeking a ... Ability to lift and move heavy objects and stand for extended periods. * Good communication skills ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Heavy Tow Operator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Heavy Tow Operator, you need a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL), knowledge of vehicle recovery, and experience handling large vehicles. Familiarity with hydraulic lift systems, winches, GPS navigation, and often certifications like WreckMaster are typically required. Excellent problem-solving skills, calmness under pressure, and strong communication abilities help operators manage challenging roadside situations. These skills and qualities are crucial for ensuring safe, efficient, and professional recovery operations in demanding environments.

What are some common challenges faced by Heavy Tow Operators on the job?

Heavy Tow Operators often encounter challenges such as navigating through traffic with large vehicles, handling adverse weather conditions, and safely recovering disabled or wrecked heavy-duty trucks. The role requires quick problem-solving and adaptability, as each towing situation can be unique. Operators must also communicate effectively with dispatchers, law enforcement, and customers to coordinate safe and timely recoveries while ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

What is the difference between Heavy Tow Operator vs Heavy Equipment Operator?

AspectHeavy Tow OperatorHeavy Equipment Operator
CertificationsCommercial Driver's License (CDL), Tow truck certificationsOSHA safety training, CDL often preferred
Work EnvironmentRoadside, towing sites, accident scenesConstruction sites, industrial areas
Job DutiesOperate tow trucks, recover vehiclesOperate heavy machinery like bulldozers, cranes

Both roles involve operating large vehicles and require safety certifications. Heavy Tow Operators focus on vehicle recovery and roadside assistance, while Heavy Equipment Operators handle construction machinery. The roles differ mainly in work environment and specific equipment operated, but both are essential in their respective industries.

What are heavy tow operators?

Heavy tow operators are professionals who operate specialized tow trucks designed to move large vehicles such as buses, trucks, and construction equipment. They are trained to handle complex towing situations, including accident recovery and the transportation of oversized vehicles. Heavy tow operators must have a commercial driver's license (CDL), extensive knowledge of towing equipment, and strong problem-solving skills to ensure safety and efficiency during operations.
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Light Duty Driver/Tow Operator

Stauffer's Road Solutions

Orem, UT • On-site

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Description:

No experience required. Only a Driver’s License needed. We will train you!


We are looking for quality towing operators to join our growing team. An ideal operator is someone who likes being active, is a creative problem solver, communicates well in a team environment, and has excellent customer service skills. This is not a desk job. Having an interest in automobile knowledge is a must, as no two situations are the same and you’ll need to make quick decisions under pressure.


Tow Truck Operators keep our highways safe and are classified as First Responders. Come join the team and be an important part of your community!


Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:


  • Respond to calls dispatched to you in a safe, timely manner. Provide roadside assistance in a safe, professional manner that is free of accidents, injuries and damage.
  • Communicate with dispatch in a professional, informative manner as it relates to information necessary to document your status in servicing a call as well as accurate ETA's when requested.
  • Professionally and safely perform emergency road service duties as may be dispatched to you, such as, but not necessarily limited to:
  • Changing flat tires or airing up tires that are just low on air
  • Deliver fuel to those out of gas
  • Perform minor roadside repairs, excluding highways
  • Perform lockout procedures for customers who have locked their keys in their car
  • Perform damage free towing
  • Perform accident towing and scene clean-up
  • Jumpstart vehicles whose batteries pass the load test and are only discharged and unable to start the vehicle. If assigned AAA battery service test equipment you are expected to test every call for a bad battery and then educate customer regarding AAA battery service program.
  • Daily inspects the truck for safety, organization and related equipment, tools, rigging inventory
  • Complete and turn in pre-shift inspection prior to beginning duty each day
  • Immediately reports tools or equipment damaged or missing;
  • Safe driving behavior is a must. Obey all traffic laws, drive defensively, always wear your seat belt, remember our 4-second following rule, minimize backing and left turns.
  • Trucks are kept clean inside and out; maintains the truck(s) fuel tanks half full at all times; Maintains truck fluid levels according to manufacturer standards and notes quantities added on the pre-shift inspection sheet.
  • Maintains the storage yard in a safe, clean and orderly manner. Ensures that all trash must be properly disposed of and not left in the truck or on the ground. Secures the storage yard when leaving.
  • All other duties as assigned by Supervisor


Requirements:
  • Candidate must reside near their assigned location in order to meet customer service time requirements
  • Ability to successfully pass DOT medical exam
  • Current and valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
  • This position requires the ability to bend, stoop, walk and stand for periods of time in all types of weather
  • CDL a plus, but not required
  • Willing to take a drug test and background check
  • Confident and capable to drive in inclement weather
  • Proficient in utilizing mobile and computer applications for completing administrative work
  • Proficient in paper-based administrative work
  • Experience
  • No prior experience necessary, training is provided
  • Heavy Equipment or Machine Operation skills a plus



Offers of employment are contingent upon the results of successfully passing a background screening including a criminal background check, a review of motor vehicle records, social security screening, and a drug and alcohol test as required by law or company policy.