LIGHT DUTY TOW TRUCK OPERATOR

Plains Towing and RecoverySouth Dakota, United StatesOn-sitePart-timeNew grad, 0–1 yearsListed 1 week ago

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About this role

Light Duty Tow Truck Operator  – Sturgis, SD

Plains Towing is hiring reliable, safety-conscious drivers to join our Sturgis team. Whether you're an experienced operator or new to towing and recovery, we provide paid in-house training to get you certified on our equipment.

Pay & Benefits

- $18–$30/hour DOE, depending on experience, plus unlimited overtime and performance bonuses

- Health insurance

- 401(k) with 3% company match

- 40 Hours PTO per year - increasing annually

- Uniform, Winter Gear, and other required PPE Provided

Schedule
This is a 5-day-per-week schedule, either Sunday–Thursday or Tuesday–Saturday (shift assignment based on rotation/seniority). It's tow/recovery work, not a standard desk job, within those 5 days expect:

- Shifts that can run 12+ hours depending on call volume

- Occasional long-distance tow/recovery runs on short notice

- Work in all weather conditions

What You'll Do

- Load, secure, and transport vehicles safely and without damage

- Operate wreckers and other specialized recovery equipment

- Respond to tow/recovery calls, including long-distance dispatches

- Maintain assigned equipment and facilities in safe working condition

- Follow all DOT and company safety regulations

Qualifications

- 21+ years old

- Valid driver's license required. Class A CDL is required for rotator/heavy-unit positions; a standard license may qualify you for lighter-duty units, with the option to train into CDL roles.

- Able to lift 50 lbs occasionally, 25 lbs frequently

- Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check

How to Apply
Apply online! We aim to respond to all applicants within 3 Business Days.