Job description We are looking to hire a TDLR Incident Management Licensed Class A tow truck operator with an active TDLR License to join our towing and recovery company. We will require you to operate company vehicles, assisting our clients with breakdowns and accidents. Your duties will include managing drivers as well as driving to the site of the breakdown or accident, assessing the damage to the vehicle, and towing the vehicle to a company-approved service station if required. You must have a commercial driver's license (CDL), TDLR Incident Management License , towing experience , commercial driving or trucking experience and a clean driving record. No relocation allowance. A background in roadside assistance or experience loading and unloading a flatbed truck or tractor-trailer is a plus. Can effectively and safely handle towing and recovery jobs involving heavy trucks, equipment and large vehicles. Our ideal candidate has excellent interpersonal skills to interact with customers and can manage their time well while on the road. Class A Truck Driver Duties and Responsibilities Fully understand how to operate and safely drive your assigned delivery vehicle Drive trucks with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) over 26,000 lbs. Pull a towed weight exceeding 10,000 lbs. Ensure trailer hitch is properly and securely attached to the tractor unit Transport damage vehicles at selected destinations conditions maintain a clean driving record. Ensure contents are properly secured inside of the truck to prevent breakage Safely and efficiently handle and unload heavy trucks, equipment and large Obtain signatures and complete deliveries with clients Assist in mapping delivery routes Stay on a predetermined route and ensure timely deliveries Communicate with dispatch as needed Confirm contents of each shipment load matches the manifest document Perform inspections of your vehicle prior to and following each trip Check weather conditions and road reports before departure Always ensure your vehicle is kept clean Maintain and service vehicle as needed (refuel, tire pressure, repairs, etc.) Notify managers of any major maintenance or delivery issues encountered Follow delivery schedule and rest at appropriate times Maintain detailed driving and delivery invoices Track and report working hours Adhere to company rules and regulations Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive according to the weather/road Comply with ICC and DOT regulations Make safety a priority at all times Job Qualifications TDLR Incident Management License Experience managing employees Must live local Must pass a background check and drug test High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred Valid Class A driver's license required 2+ years proven experience with tractor-trailer driving preferred Abide by all Federal, State, and Municipal laws, rules and ordinances and Skilled at driving large vehicles Comfortable maneuvering and parking a tractor-trailer Alert, focused, and detail-oriented Physically and mentally fit Ability to safely lift up to 100 lbs. Ability to speak, understand and write in English legibly. Basic mechanical understanding Proficient using GPS and other routing systems An innate sense of direction Disciplined, dependable, and resourceful High level of composure and good stress management
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$30.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Vision insurance