What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wrecker Driver position at Seth Wadley Auto Group?
Job Summary
As a Wrecker Driver, you’ll respond to your Manager's tasks daily and safely transport disabled or recovered vehicles using a tow truck. You’ll combine commercial driving, mechanical knowledge, and customer service to ensure vehicles get picked up in a timely manner. Your impact: Safe, careful towing helps customers and other road users by reducing roadside risks and protecting vehicles during recovery. Seth Wadley Auto Group
Duties
- Drive a tow truck, including a flatbed, to service locations and transport vehicles using car towing and vehicle recovery towing methods.
- Load and unload vehicles; use safe vehicle loading practices and follow cargo securement protocols before travel.
- Assess vehicle condition, perform basic vehicle troubleshooting and minor mechanical vehicle repair when appropriate, and communicate findings clearly.
- Apply automotive diagnostics, automotive repair knowledge, and vehicle mechanics for truck drivers to support safe recovery decisions.
- Provide professional customer service, manage conflicts calmly, and complete required service and vehicle records.
Requirements
- Must have CDL and either have or be able to be certified by the State
- Valid qualifications for commercial driving and commercial truck driving, as required by applicable regulations; able to operate a manual transmission.
- Experience driving a tow truck and safely loading vehicles onto a tow truck; familiarity with flatbed equipment is valuable.
- Mechanical knowledge, automotive diagnostics, or mechanic experience; automotive repair experience is preferred.
- Understanding of cargo securement protocols, load and unload procedures, and safe vehicle recovery towing practices.
- Strong communication and conflict management skills, with a customer-focused approach and sound judgment in roadside situations.
Pay: $48,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $48,000 - $60,000