Heavy-Duty Tow Driver
New England Truck Center · Chicopee, MA · 4 wk ago
On-siteManagement$25–$35/hrFull-time
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide heavy duty towing and roadside assistance in a safe, professional, and timely manner.
- Complete all heavy-duty towing/transport deliveries/pickups as scheduled.
- Swiftly, calmly, and professionally rectify customer issues that may arise.
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip DOT inspections.
- Maintain accurate and up to date driver logs, trip sheets, and submit weekly.
- Able to read and navigate by map and/or GPS, plot routes, and follow oral and written delivery instructions.
- Communicate and work diligently with all Dispatch personnel.
- Observe rules and regulations, safety procedures, and traffic laws.
- Follow accident procedures as needed.
- Inspect, protect, and maintain company assets, merchandise, and vehicles.
- Ensure appropriate delivery documentation is generated, filled out, and submitted via Tow Book.
- Process and dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous materials as needed.
- Ensure assigned company truck is kept clean and presentable.
- Report any problems with tractor/trailer/tanker to management immediately.
- Regularly wash truck during downtime.
- Complete proper paperwork related to dispatch and admin in a timely manner.
- Perform additional tasks as needed/assigned.
Qualifications
- Valid commercial driver's license with CDL-A with doubles/triples endorsement.
- Hazmat and tanker endorsements are strongly encouraged.
- Must not have Automatic Transmission restrictions.
- Must have DOT Medical Card and clean driving record.
- Ability to operate heavy duty vehicles safely and efficiently.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Flexibility to work weekends and holidays as needed.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least two (2) years of commercial driving experience.
- Basic mechanical skills and ability to use tools.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
- Lifetime and Disability Plans.
- AFLAC.
- 401K with company match.
- Paid time off and holidays.