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Heavy Wrecker Operator - Car Hauler Class A

Brown & Son
7 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Salem, VA, United States
$75,000 - $85,000 USD yearly
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Description: This is a day shift position (Monday-Friday) plus on call alternating days and weekends. Pay scale: $75,000 - $85,000 yr Must have Class A CDL Auto restriction not allowed for this position. Operate heavy-duty car hauler equipment. Assess each scene and plan the recovery, including rigging, anchor points, load weights and working load limits. Rig and secure loads with chains, straps, snatch blocks, airbags and underlifts per DOT and manufacturer requirements. Set up and maintain traffic control and scene safety; coordinate with police, fire, EMS and DOT. Respond to dispatch promptly and keep dispatch updated on ETA, status and completion. Complete pre- and post-trip inspections, ELD/hours-of-service logs, invoices, photos and incident reports accurately. Perform routine maintenance on the truck and equipment; report defects immediately. Contain and report minor fluid spills per environmental procedures. Represent Valor professionally with customers, motorists and fleet clients. Physical demands and work environment Lift and carry up to 75 lbs (chains, snatch blocks, cable) repeatedly. Climb, kneel, crawl under vehicles and stand for long periods. Work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, snow and darkness, often beside live traffic. Wear required PPE: ANSI Class 3 high-visibility apparel, safety-toe boots, gloves and eye protection. Exposure to noise, fuel, fluids and debris at accident scenes. Requirements: Required qualifications Operate heavy-duty wreckers - car hauler. Class A CDL required. Assess each scene and plan the recovery, including rigging, anchor points, load weights and working load limits. Rig and secure loads with chains, straps, snatch blocks, airbags and underlifts per DOT and manufacturer requirements. Set up and maintain traffic control and scene safety; coordinate with police, fire, EMS and DOT. Respond to dispatch promptly and keep dispatch updated on ETA, status and completion. Complete pre- and post-trip inspections, ELD/hours-of-service logs, invoices, photos and incident reports accurately. Perform routine maintenance on the truck and equipment; report defects immediately. Contain and report minor fluid spills per environmental procedures. Represent Valor professionally with customers, motorists and fleet clients.

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