What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy - Duty Tow Truck Operator position at Mike's Towing Service?
A Heavy-Duty Tow Truck Operator is a highly skilled professional responsible for the safe recovery, towing, and transport of large commercial vehicles. This includes semi-trucks, tractor-trailers, buses, motorhomes, and heavy construction equipment. Operating under high-pressure conditions like major highway accidents or complex roll-overs, these drivers use specialized, powerful equipment.
Key Skills
- Strong technical knowledge of rigging, winching techniques, and vehicle mechanics.
- Exceptional spatial awareness and problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Calm demeanor when handling frustrated or stressed motorists.
Physical Demands: Ability to lift up to 50–75 lbs. regularly; physical capability to bend, kneel, and climb while handling heavy tow chains and machinery.Must obtain a towing license through Texas Department Licensing & Regulation.
Experience: Minimum of 2–3 years of commercial driving experience, with specific background in medium or light-duty towing preferred.
Schedule Flexibility: Willingness to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, on-call emergency dispatch.
Screening: Must successfully pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical, background check, and pre-employment drug screening. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
$25.00 pr hour during training.
Job Types: Full-time, Commission
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Experience:
- CDL: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- CDL A (Required)
Location:
- Wichita Falls, TX 76306 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25