Acerca del puesto
Towing: Driving a tow truck to a vehicle's location, securing it, and towing it to a destination
Roadside assistance: Providing assistance to stranded drivers, such as jump-starting vehicles or changing tires
Vehicle diagnosis: Performing roadside vehicle diagnoses and urgent repairs
Paperwork: Completing paperwork and documentation for each tow
Communication: Communicating with clients, police radio, and team members
Safety: Adhering to safety protocols and regulations
Maintenance: Maintaining the tow truck and equipment, including checking oil, battery water, brake fluid, and tire pressure
Accident clearance: Clearing accidents involving heavy duty vehicle
Requisitos
Age: Be at least 18 years oldÂ
Valid driver's license: Have a valid state driver's licenseÂ
Clean driving record: Maintain a clean driving record, as employers will often check your accident and ticket historyÂ
Background check: Pass a background check to ensure you're a citizen in good standingÂ
Drug screening: Pass a drug screeningÂ
Physical ability test: Pass a physical ability test to demonstrate your physical fitnessÂ
Vision exam: Pass a vision exam to ensure you have good visionÂ
Commercial driver's license (CDL): Obtain a CDL, which is required to drive large or heavy vehicles like tow trucks. You can earn your CDL through your state Department of Motor Vehicles.Â
Tow truck driving certification: Earn a tow truck driving certification. The TRAA offers a certification program for those with towing experience. The training covers topics like customer service, safety, equipment, truck maintenance, and incident management.Â
Safety training: Receive safety training from OSHA before driving a tow truck