Heavy Wrecker Operator

Description:

This is a day shift position (Monday-Friday) plus on call alternating days and weekends.

Pay scale: $60,000 - $100,000 annually

Must have Class A CDL

Auto restriction not allowed for this position.

• Operate heavy-duty wreckers, rotators and lowboys to tow, recover and transport tractors, trailers, buses, RVs and heavy equipment.
• Perform complex recoveries: uprighting rollovers, winching from ditches and embankments, and load shifts.
• Assess each scene and plan the recovery, including rigging, anchor points, load weights and working load limits.
• Rig and secure loads with chains, straps, snatch blocks, airbags and underlifts per DOT and manufacturer requirements.
• Set up and maintain traffic control and scene safety; coordinate with police, fire, EMS and DOT.
• Respond to dispatch promptly and keep dispatch updated on ETA, status and completion.
• Complete pre- and post-trip inspections, ELD/hours-of-service logs, invoices, photos and incident reports accurately.
• Perform routine maintenance on the truck and equipment; report defects immediately.
• Contain and report minor fluid spills per environmental procedures.
• Represent Valor professionally with customers, motorists and fleet clients.

Physical demands and work environment

• Lift and carry up to 75 lbs (chains, snatch blocks, cable) repeatedly.
• Climb, kneel, crawl under vehicles and stand for long periods.
• Work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, snow and darkness, often beside live traffic.
• Wear required PPE: ANSI Class 3 high-visibility apparel, safety-toe boots, gloves and eye protection.
• Exposure to noise, fuel, fluids and debris at accident scenes.

Requirements:

Required qualifications

• Operate heavy-duty wreckers, rotators and lowboys to tow, recover and transport tractors, trailers, buses, RVs and heavy equipment.
• Class A CDL required.
• Perform complex recoveries: uprighting rollovers, winching from ditches and embankments, and load shifts.
• Assess each scene and plan the recovery, including rigging, anchor points, load weights and working load limits.
• Rig and secure loads with chains, straps, snatch blocks, airbags and underlifts per DOT and manufacturer requirements.
• Set up and maintain traffic control and scene safety; coordinate with police, fire, EMS and DOT.
• Respond to dispatch promptly and keep dispatch updated on ETA, status and completion.
• Complete pre- and post-trip inspections, ELD/hours-of-service logs, invoices, photos and incident reports accurately.
• Perform routine maintenance on the truck and equipment; report defects immediately.
• Contain and report minor fluid spills per environmental procedures.
• Represent Valor professionally with customers, motorists and fleet clients.