Light Duty Driver at Guardian Fleet Services

Light Duty Tow Driver $1500 Sign on Bonus in State and $2500 Sign on Bonus Out of State.Guardian Fleet Services is looking for a new team member to join our growing family.The Light Duty Tow Truck Driver will be driving a commercial towing and recovery vehicle with a GVWR rating of less than 25999 lbs. and must possess a valid drivers license relative to the vehicle being operated and towed combination.Essential Duties:Reliable strong customer service and professional demeanorAbility to drive and perform duties via interstate for towing recovery and/or transportAbility to communicate and work closely with DispatchAbility to perform vehicle inspection sheet daily identifying any mechanical issuesAbility to follow all safety requirements and DOT rules and regulationsReport all mechanical issues with regard to trucks and trailers at the time of discovery.Ability to work with softwareand computer programs i.e. SamsaraGPS and Tow book a plusOther duties as assigned.Competencies and AbilitiesSafety is our number one priority.Strong customer service skills professional demeanorMust be able to speak write and communicate in EnglishAbility to communicate calmly and effectivelyBasic technology skills. Ability to use GPS company-issued software mobile deviceTime management skillsBasic mechanical skills and ability to use toolsAttention to detail and accuracy when documenting work hours and informationQualifications Education and ExperienceHigh school diploma or GED (preferred).Relevant trade school - Towing recovery or transport accreditation.At least two (2) years of relative commercial driving experience.Basic mechanical skills and ability to use tools.Physical RequirementsJob requires lifting crawling pulling constant use of hands significant bending and reaching climbing. Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts working outdoors in the environment can be exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is moderately loud. Lifting over 50lbs is a job requirement must not have any lifting restrictions.Benefits OfferedTwo medical plansTwo dental plansVisionEmployer paid Life and AD&DVoluntary Insurance plans401(k) PlanShort Term DisabilityLong Term DisabilityEmployee Assistance ProgramPTOSign on BonusEmployee Referral BonusQuarterly Driver Safety BonusEEOC Policy Statement- Guardian Fleet Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs job requirements and individual qualifications.We encourage all qualified applicants to Key Skills Inventory Control,Basic Math,Paratransit,Tanker Experience,Van Driver,Box Truck Experience,Commercial Driving,Commercial Vehicle Experience,Delivery Driver Experience,Manual Transmission Experience,Driving,Heavy Lifting Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1