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MERJ FLEET SERVICES INC

Heavy Duty Tow Truck Operator

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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.

$59,632 / year median in New York

+14% projected growth

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Heavy Duty Tow Truck Operator
MERJ FLEET SERVICES INC
Rochester, NY Job Details Full-time $75,000 - $100,000 a year 4 hours ago Benefits Paid training Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Opportunities for advancement Life insurance Qualifications Customer communication Commercial truck driving
CDL A Full Job Description Benefits:
401(k) Employee discounts Health insurance Paid time off 401(k) matching Competitive salary Dental insurance Free uniforms Vision insurance
Pay:
$75,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year Job description: Job Summary MERJ Fleet Services has a full time tow truck operator position open for the right candidate with experience hooking heavy duty vehicles. Competitive compensation with company paid health and dental insurance and 401k match. This position will require on call coverage and rotating overnight on-call responsibilities to better serve our customers. Essential Responsibilities and Duties Perform towing for emergency breakdowns Maintain a clean and safe work area in compliance with company and OSHA standards Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures Recovery of wrecked vehicles Make entries on reports and record entries on Towing & Repair Invoice Work in a positive team focused environment Duties and Responsibilities Other duties may be assigned. Keep track of mileage during travel Keep vehicles and workspace clean and organized Be able to pass random drug & alcohol testing for random DOT regulations at any given time Fill out DVIRs (start & end) and Driver Log (only after 100-mile radius) Review all policies and procedures as stated in the company handbook
Education/Experience:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and four to six years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certificates and Licenses:
Commercial driver's license class A with tow truck endorsement
Knowledge, Skills, and Other Abilities:
Hand and power tools Safe use of Rigging & lifting devices, use of cables, chains, hooks to safely raise, secure & pull loads of up to 100,000 lbs. Cutting torches Grinders, cutters Battery charge equipment Tire changing equipment Tire inflation equipment Jacks Lifts Jack stands Driveshaft & axle removal & replacement Airing up vehicles so they can safely be towed Work off ladders & platforms to prepare wrecked units for towing Customer service skills Communication skills Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment Professionalism Time management skills
Job Type:
Full-time Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Paid training Retirement plan Vision insurance
Schedule:
10 hour shift Day shift Morning shift On call Rotating weekends