
Posted 2 months ago
Tow Truck Driver
AI Summary
Light Duty Tow Operator responds to accidents, breakdowns, and roadside emergencies; secures and transports vehicles, performs minor repairs, and communicates with customers.
About this role
About Us
Stepp’s Towing & Heavy Transport, a family-owned business since 1960, proudly serves the greater Tampa Bay and Orlando areas. We specialize in light-, medium-, and heavy-duty towing, heavy transport, and auto salvage. Our team is committed to excellence, safety, and supporting our community.
Stepp’s Towing & Heavy Transport is looking to add Light Duty Tow Operators to our team! We value a positive attitude, strong customer service skills, and effective problem-solving abilities.
No Slip Seating – Keep Your Assigned Truck!
All drivers must have their own set of tools once assigned to a truck.
Essential Functions
- Respond promptly to accidents, vehicle breakdowns, and roadside emergencies.
- Communicate effectively with motorists while en route to service calls.
- Carry out minor repairs or tow vehicles to repair facilities as needed.
- Safely secure and transport vehicles on your truck.
- Remove vehicles parked in unauthorized locations.
Physical Requirements
- Lifting, crawling, pulling, constant use of hands, bending, reaching, climbing
- Significant physical strength and stamina
Key Behaviors
- Passionate, motivated, and open to growth and challenges.
- Proactively build customer relationships and provide thoughtful solutions.
- Maintain a professional appearance and represent Stepp’s with pride.
- Strive for continuous improvement by embracing new tools and processes.
- Demonstrate respect toward co-workers and foster a positive team environment.
- Promote opportunities within the company and through referrals.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of verifiable commercial motor vehicle driving experience required
- Prior towing experience or related field preferred but not required! We will train you to operate the tow truck!
- Current DOT Medical Card required before the 1st day of work
- Clean driving record required for at least the past 3 years
- MUST be able to pass a criminal background check and drug test
Commission Pay
- 30% Commission
- This pay structure should not be misconstrued as a salary-paid position.
- This pay structure should not be misconstrued as a salary-paid position.
Schedule
- Five-day and Six-day work weeks available (Weekends ARE mandatory)
Benefits
- 6 Paid Holidays (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage; Free Term Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off (accruals start on day 1; available after 90 days)
- 401(k) match up to 4%
- Regular pay increases and career development opportunities
- Accident, cancer/critical illness, short-term and long-term disability, and hospital indemnity insurance available
- $1,500 Driver Referral Bonus
Chasing the Dream, Not the Competition.
Drug-Free Workplace
Background check required.
Stepp’s Towing and Heavy Transport is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Military Veterans are Encouraged to Apply.
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