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FleetPride, Inc.

Wrecker Driver

Harrisburg, PA · On-site

FleetPride Service Center is growing and we are looking for a Heavy-duty Wrecker Operator to join our team. If you feel like you are the right person submit your application today. DUTIES ...

FleetPride, Inc.

Wrecker Driver

Bath, NY · On-site

$16 - $19/hr

FleetPride Service Center is growing and we are looking for a Heavy-duty Wrecker Operator to join our team. If you feel like you are the right person submit your application today. DUTIES ...

Superior Fleet Solutions

Wrecker Driver

Bath, NY · On-site

$16 - $19/hr

FleetPride Service Center is growing and we are looking for a Heavy-duty Wrecker Operator to join our team. If you feel like you are the right person submit your application today. DUTIES ...

FleetPride, Inc.

Wrecker Driver

Bath, NY · On-site

$16 - $19/hr

FleetPride Service Center is growing and we are looking for a Heavy-duty Wrecker Operator to join our team. If you feel like you are the right person submit your application today. DUTIES ...

APR and R LLC

NEWS Wrecker Saleseman

Exeter, NH · On-site

The next person in this seat works alongside operators who tow, recover, build, and service heavy ... similar wrecker product * Active industry network - TRAA, state towing associations, fleet ...

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How much do hourly heavy wrecker operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for hourly heavy wrecker operator in the United States is $24.78, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.36 and $26.68 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Hourly Heavy Wrecker Operator vs Heavy Equipment Operator?

AspectHourly Heavy Wrecker OperatorHeavy Equipment Operator
CertificationsCommercial Driver's License (CDL), WreckMaster or similarOSHA safety training, equipment-specific certifications
Work EnvironmentRoadside, towing yards, accident scenesConstruction sites, mining, infrastructure projects
Employer & IndustryTowing companies, roadside assistance, emergency servicesConstruction firms, mining companies, heavy industry

While both roles involve operating heavy machinery, the Hourly Heavy Wrecker Operator specializes in towing and roadside recovery using wreckers, often requiring CDL licenses. Heavy Equipment Operators work with various construction and industrial machinery in different environments. The roles differ mainly in work setting and specific certifications, though both require safety training and machinery operation skills.

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Infographic showing various Hourly Heavy Wrecker Operator job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 39% Full Time, and 60% Part Time. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,541 per year, or $24.8 per hour.
Wrecker Driver

Wrecker Driver

FleetPride, Inc.

Harrisburg, PA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 24 days ago

FleetPride rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 67 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

114th of 332 rated vehicle maintenance

Job description

FleetPride is the largest after-market distributor of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts in the U.S. with some of the best and brightest people in the business! Partner with the best in the heavy-duty industry and apply today!
FleetPride Service Center is growing and we are looking for a Heavy-duty Wrecker Operator to join our team. If you feel like you are the right person submit your application today.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Arrive at work daily on time
  • Must be able to work on call scheduling when needed
  • Maintain wrecker cleanliness
  • Ability to work as a team
  • Ability to drive in all weather conditions - operate vehicle with safety precautions in place
  • Expected to work outside comfortable zone in challenging situations
  • Must have experience in operating heavy duty wrecker - towing and recovery work
  • Having rotator experience is a plus but not a must
  • Must have problem-solving skills and self-motivated
  • have basic mechanical abilities - running air to units, dropping and reinstalling drive lines or axles

EDUCATION & TRAINING
High school diploma or GED
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
• Experience with heavy-duty maintenance and repairs
• Basic knowledge of vehicle mechanics and electrical systems
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Class A CDL
FleetPride is the leader in the industry comprised of retail, service, distribution and wholesale divisions.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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