Heavy-Duty Wrecker Operator - Class A CDL - Experience Required - Lakeland

Heavy Duty Tow Truck Operator

Stepp's Towing & Heavy Transport is seeking experienced Heavy Duty Tow Truck Operators to join our team! We're looking for candidates with a positive attitude, strong customer service skills, and effective problem-solving abilities.

No Slip Seating Keep Your Assigned Truck! All drivers must have their own set of tools once assigned.

Essential Functions

• Operate Heavy Tow Trucks, Rollbacks, and Service Trucks efficiently and safely
• Respond to Florida Traffic Incident Management Program calls (RISC)
• Work safely at accident scenes, often in traffic and all-weather conditions
• Cooperate closely with law enforcement and other first responders
• Communicate effectively with dispatchers and customers
• Operate GPS mapping devices
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting, crawling, pulling, constant use of hands, bending, reaching, climbing
• Significant physical strength and stamina

Key Behaviors

• Passionate, motivated, and open to growth and challenges.
• Proactively build customer relationships and provide thoughtful solutions.
• Maintain a professional appearance and represent Stepp's with pride.
• Strive for continuous improvement by embracing new tools and processes.
• Demonstrate respect toward co-workers and foster a positive team environment.
• Promote opportunities within the company and through referrals.

Qualifications

• Class A CDL with at least 2 years of verifiable experience
• Current DOT Medical Card
• Proven heavy-duty towing experience required
• Registered in the DOT Clearinghouse
• Clean driving record
• Able to pass background check and drug test

Commissioned Pay

• Graduated commission pay scale starting at 25% - Our drivers average $1,800 - $2,000 weekly.
• This pay structure should not be misconstrued as a salary-paid position.

Schedule

• 12-hour shifts - Monday to Friday
• On-Call 1 weekend of the month

Benefits

• 6 Paid Holidays (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage; Free Term Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (accruals start on day 1; available after 90 days)
• 401(k) match up to 4%
• Pay Increases: Heavy Duty Towing operators earn a 1% increase each year they're employed with Stepp's until they reach 30%.
• Career development opportunities
• Accident, cancer/critical illness, short-term and long-term disability, and hospital indemnity insurance available

About Us

Stepp's Towing & Heavy Transport, a family-owned business since 1960, proudly serves the greater Tampa Bay and Orlando areas. We specialize in light-, medium-, and heavy-duty towing, heavy transport, and auto salvage. Our team is committed to excellence, safety, and supporting our community.

Background check required.

Drug-Free Workplace.

Stepp's Towing and Heavy Transport is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Military Veterans are encouraged to apply.