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HEAVY DUTY CLASS A CDL 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.
$58,546 / year median in Wyoming
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Heavy Duty Class A Tow Truck Operator - Gillette, WY Plains Towing is hiring reliable, safety-conscious drivers to join our Gillette team. Whether you're an experienced operator or new to towing and recovery, we provide paid in-house training to get you certified on our equipment. Pay & Benefits $25-$35/hour DOE, depending on experience, plus unlimited overtime and performance bonuses $2,500 Sign On Bonus Health insurance 401(k) with 3% company match 40 Hours PTO per year - increasing annually Uniform, Winter Gear, and other required PPE Provided Schedule This is a 5-day-per-week schedule, either Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday (shift assignment based on rotation/seniority). It's tow/recovery work, not a standard desk job, within those 5 days expect: Shifts that can run 12+ hours depending on call volume Occasional long-distance tow/recovery runs on short notice Work in all weather conditions What You'll Do Load, secure, and transport vehicles safely and without damage Operate wreckers and other specialized recovery equipment Respond to tow/recovery calls, including long-distance dispatches Maintain assigned equipment and facilities in safe working condition Follow all DOT and company safety regulations Qualifications 21+ years old Valid driver's license required. Class A CDL is required! Able to lift 50 lbs occasionally, 25 lbs frequently Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check How to Apply Apply online! We aim to respond to all applicants within 3 Business Days.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Bonuses/Stipends
- Health Insurance