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New England Truck Center

Heavy-Duty Tow Driver Saco, ME

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What they do

An Operating Engineer or Heavy Equipment Operator drives and operates heavy equipment used in quarries, construction sites, landfills, refuse and recycling centers, or ports. Heavy Equipment may include, but is not limited to, bulldozers, excavators, paving equipment and pile drivers.

$62,693 / year median in Maine

+9% projected growth

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Heavy-Duty Tow Driver $28-$37/hr + competitive commission | Earning potential up to $135,000/year Behind the Wheel of Something That Matters When a tractor-trailer jackknifes on the highway or a fleet vehicle breaks down at 2 AM, someone has to show up — calm, skilled, and ready to get the road moving again. That's you. We're looking for an experienced Heavy-Duty Tow Driver to operate our wreckers, rollbacks, and recovery vehicles (26,000+ lbs GVWR). This isn't a job for someone who wants to coast — it's for a driver who takes pride in doing recovery work right, works well with a tight-knit dispatch team, and doesn't mind being the person people are relieved to see pull up. What You'll Be Doing Providing heavy-duty towing and roadside assistance, safely and professionally, under real time pressure Running scheduled heavy-duty towing/transport deliveries and pickups De-escalating and resolving customer issues on the spot Completing pre-trip and post-trip DOT inspections Keeping accurate driver logs and trip sheets, submitted weekly Navigating by map and GPS, plotting routes, and following dispatch instructions Working closely with the dispatch team to keep jobs moving Following all safety procedures, traffic laws, and accident protocols Inspecting and maintaining company vehicles and equipment Documenting every job accurately in Tow Book Handling hazardous and non-hazardous material disposal as needed Keeping your truck clean, presentable, and road-ready Flagging any tractor/trailer/tanker issues to management immediately What You Bring Valid CDL-A with doubles/triples endorsement Hazmat and tanker endorsements strongly preferred No automatic transmission restrictions Current DOT Medical Card and a clean driving record At least 2 years of commercial driving experience Basic mechanical aptitude and comfort with hand tools High school diploma or equivalent Strong communication skills and the composure to work independently or as part of a team Willingness to work weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts as needed Schedule Standard 40-hour week. Weekend availability is required, and this role includes on-call coverage — recovery calls don't wait for business hours. What We Offer Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage Life and Disability insurance AFLAC supplemental coverage 401(k) with company match Paid time off and holidays We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Powered by JazzHR NcUeO5cWI7