Heavy Duty Diesel Tow Truck Operator

MERJ FLEET SERVICES INC

Heavy Duty Diesel Tow Truck Operator

Buffalo, NY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    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