Light Duty Tow Truck Operator
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on1938, West 80th Street, West Eighties, Detroit-Shoreway, Detroit - Shoreway, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, 44102, United States
About the Role
We are seeking dedicated Light Duty Tow Truck Operators for our Middleburg Heights and Oakwood Village locations. In this role, you will be the first point of contact for customers facing roadside emergencies, providing timely and safe towing services for light vehicles including cars, motorcycles, and small trucks.
Your day will involve responding promptly to dispatch calls to recover and transport vehicles to repair shops, impound lots, or customer-specified destinations. Beyond driving, you will serve as a professional ambassador for our company, interacting with vehicle owners during stressful situations with empathy and clarity. The role also requires a commitment to operational excellence through routine pre-trip and post-trip inspections, ensuring your tow truck remains in top working condition for every shift.
Work location
Work model: On-site
1938, West 80th Street, West Eighties, Detroit-Shoreway, Detroit - Shoreway, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, 44102, United States
Cleveland, Ohio
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleRespond to dispatch calls and provide prompt roadside assistance and towing services
- check_circleOperate light duty tow trucks safely to recover and transport vehicles
- check_circlePerform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the tow truck
- check_circleCommunicate effectively with customers to explain services and provide updates
- check_circleMaintain accurate records of tows including locations, times, and incidents
- check_circleAdhere to all traffic laws, safety regulations, and company policies
- check_circleAssist with loading and unloading vehicles using winches and chains
Requirements
- verifiedValid driver's license with a clean driving record
- verifiedBackground free of felonies
- verifiedBasic knowledge of vehicle towing and recovery techniques
- verifiedAbility to operate towing equipment safely
- verifiedCertification in towing and recovery operations preferred
- verifiedFamiliarity with local traffic laws and regulations related to towing
Nice to Have
Previous experience as a tow truck operator or in a related transportation role. Certification in towing and recovery operations from a recognized industry organization. Familiarity with local traffic laws and regulations related to towing. Strong customer service skills and experience handling difficult situations professionally. Basic mechanical knowledge to troubleshoot minor vehicle or equipment issues.
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Day-to-day, the Light Duty Tow Truck Operator at Rich Transportation Inc will respond to dispatch calls and provide prompt roadside assistance and towing services; operate light duty tow trucks safely to recover and transport vehicles; perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the tow truck; and communicate effectively with customers to explain services and provide updates.
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Rich Transportation Inc is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Valid driver's license with a clean driving record; Background free of felonies; Basic knowledge of vehicle towing and recovery techniques; Ability to operate towing equipment safely; Certification in towing and recovery operations preferred; and Familiarity with local traffic laws and regulations related to towing.
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Light Duty Tow Truck Operator at Rich Transportation Inc is based in 1938, West 80th Street, West Eighties, Detroit-Shoreway, Detroit - Shoreway, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, 44102, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Rich Transportation Inc has listed this Light Duty Tow Truck Operator role as on-site.
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Candidates for Light Duty Tow Truck Operator at Rich Transportation Inc should have mid level.
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Key skills for Light Duty Tow Truck Operator at Rich Transportation Inc include Towing; Recovery; Towing Equipment; Winches; Chains; Mechanical Knowledge; and Traffic Laws.
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Light Duty Tow Truck Operator at Rich Transportation Inc is part of the logistics & warehouse job category on Recrutus.
About Rich Transportation Inc
Rich Logistics is a trucking and expedited freight shipping company that can handle all of your freight service needs in Canada, United States, and Mexico.
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