Driver - Heavy Duty
On-siteOgden, Utah, United States
Ogden, Utah, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeSmall
Full TimeSmall
Job Summary
Respond to dispatched calls to provide safe, professional roadside assistance and perform damage-free towing of heavy-duty vehicles like 18-wheelers and garbage trucks. Conduct daily pre-shift inspections, maintain fuel and fluid levels, and manage the storage yard while reporting any equipment damage immediately. Communicate status and accurate ETAs with dispatch, complete administrative tasks via mobile or paper applications, and adhere to all traffic laws and defensive driving protocols. This role requires a Class A CDL, clean driving record, and ability to operate in all weather conditions.
Required Qualifications
- Candidate must reside near their assigned area in order to meet customer service time requirements
- Ability to successfully pass DOT medical exam
- Current and valid driver's license with a clean driving record
- All required state-based licensure
- Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) no automatics only please
- This position requires the ability to bend, stoop, walk and stand for periods of time in all types of weather
- Willing to take a drug test and background check
- Confident and capable to drive in inclement weather
- Proficient in utilizing mobile and computer applications for completing administrative work
- Proficient in paper-based administrative work
- 1 year experience operating a Heavy Duty Tow Truck OR 1 year experience hauling equipment via Semi-trailer Truck
- Having an interest in automobile knowledge is a must
- Safe driving behavior is a must
- Obey all traffic laws
- drive defensively
- always wear your seat belt
- remember our 4-second following rule
- minimize backing and left turns
- Maintains the truck(s) fuel tanks half full at all times
- Maintains truck fluid levels according to manufacturer standards
- Maintains the storage yard in a safe, clean and orderly manner
- Ensures that all trash must be properly disposed of and not left in the truck or on the ground
- Secures the storage yard when leaving
Desired Qualifications
- An ideal operator is someone who likes being active
- is a creative problem solver
- communicates well in a team environment
- has excellent customer service skills
- This is not a desk job
- no two situations are the same and you'll need to make quick decisions under pressure
- 1 year experience operating a Heavy Duty Tow Truck OR 1 year experience hauling equipment via Semi-trailer Truck preferred
- Heavy Equipment or Machine Operation skills a plus
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