Tow Truck Operator

Speed's Towing
Portland, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 5/9/2024 CLOSED ON 7/18/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tow Truck Operator position at Speed's Towing?

If you want to be a part of everyone gets home safe and make someone's day by rescuing them from the side of the road, then being a tow truck driver for Speed's is the job for you.

Speed’s Towing has a proud reputation for delivering top-notch service to the Portland metro area. We have been in business since 1958 and are Portland’s #1 tow company for a reason. Our fleet is one of the newest in the Northwest, and our tow truck operators are the best in the business.

Are you an experienced tow truck driver that is tired of dealing with outraged PPI customers or low paying Motor Club calls? Apply here at Speed's Towing. No PPI work and a No Motor Club calls.

Are you new to towing? We have a 3 week training program all new drivers go through. We want you to feel confident when you greet your first customer on your own.

Tow Truck Driver Job Description

  • Daily inspection of truck
  • Greet your customer upon arrival to the tow
  • Help customer in and out of tow truck
  • Load and unload vehicles
  • Greet contact person at drop location and determine where they want vehicle unloaded
  • Maintain radio contact with dispatch throughout work hours to receive instructions or to be dispatched to new locations
  • Fill out invoice completely upon completion of the tow
  • Fill out daily till sheet upon completion of the shift
  • Maintain all required certifications required by DOT, OSHA and company safety programs

Requirements:

  • No Felony or misdemeanors, police contract requirement
  • 5 year “clean” and valid Oregon or Washington driver’s license
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Must be available to work evenings and weekends
  • Capability to operate and maintain equipment in a safe manner at all times
  • Ability to lift 75 pounds repeatedly
  • Ability to work in severe weather conditions
  • Ability to sit and drive for prolonged periods of time

New tow truck drivers are scheduled 50 hrs. per week, including evenings and weekends.

During training drivers get paid $18.00 per hours.

We pay our drivers commission with a minimum guarantee of $20/hr. ($4700 per Month, based on a 50hr work week)

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Our Drivers are paid on Commission: $4700 to $6,000.00 /month

Health Insurance. We pay 1/2 the driver's premium

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Commission with a guarantee of at least $20/hr.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $4,700.00 - $6,000.00 per month

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid training
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • Evening shift
  • Holidays
  • Night shift
  • Overtime
  • Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

  • Commission pay

Experience:

  • Tow Truck Experience: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20

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