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Success means every job is completed safely, with no secondary damage, and fully documented.\nEssential duties and responsibilities\nOperate heavy-duty wreckers, rotators, carriers and lowboy trailers to tow, transport and recover Class 6-8 trucks, buses, trailers, equipment and specialty vehicles.\nPerform complex recoveries: uprighting overturned units, winching from ditches or embankments, multi-point rigging and load-shift handling.\nAssess each scene before work begins: hazards, vehicle condition, weight, ground conditions and the safest recovery plan.\nRig and secure loads with chains, straps, snatch blocks and wheel lifts, staying within rated capacities of all equipment.\nSet up and maintain traffic incident management (TIM) zones with cones, flares and lighting; coordinate with law enforcement and first responders on scene.\nDisconnect driveshafts, cage brakes, air up or bypass brake systems, and prepare vehicles for safe transport.\nComplete pre-trip and post-trip DVIR inspections; report defects and perform basic maintenance on trucks and rigging.\nDocument every job: photos before, during and after; customer signatures; invoices and work orders in the dispatch system.\nCommunicate clearly and professionally with dispatch, customers, fleet managers and drivers, often under time pressure.\nRespond to on-call and after-hours calls within required response times.\nMentor and assist light- and medium-duty operators on larger jobs as needed.\nPerform other related duties as assigned.\nPhysical requirements and working conditions\nLift, carry and drag up to 100 lbs (chains, snatch blocks, wheel-lift attachments) regularly\nClimb on and off equipment, crawl under vehicles, kneel, bend and stand for extended periods\nWork outdoors in extreme heat, cold, rain, snow and darkness\nWork alongside live traffic, on highway shoulders and on uneven or unstable ground\nExposure to diesel fumes, fluids, noise, sharp debris and occasionally hazardous materials\nRequired PPE: ANSI Class 3 high-visibility apparel, steel- or composite-toe boots, gloves, eye protection and hard hat as required\nReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nSafety and compliance expectations\nFollow FMCSA regulations, including Hours of Service and ELD use where applicable\nComply with state Move Over laws, local towing ordinances and police rotation-list requirements\nNever exceed the rated working load limits of trucks, winches or rigging; inspect and tag out damaged rigging\nFollow company safety policies, lockout/tagout procedures and scene-safety protocols on every call\nReport all incidents, near misses, injuries and vehicle damage immediately\nMaintain required certifications and complete ongoing safety training\n[Benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, company-provided uniforms and PPE]\nEqual opportunity employer\nValor Fleet Services is an equal opportunity employer. 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