
Posted 27 days ago
Light Duty Tow Truck Operator | Gillette
AI Summary
Operates light-duty tow trucks to load, secure, and transport vehicles, responds to tow and recovery calls, and maintains equipment and facilities in safe working condition.
About this role
Light Duty 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
- $22.50–$30/hour DOE, depending on experience, plus unlimited overtime and performance bonuses
- 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 for rotator/heavy-unit positions; a standard license may qualify you for lighter-duty units, with the option to train into CDL roles.
- 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.
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