Specialized Transport Operator, Heavy-Duty Towing

Job overview

The Specialized Transport Operator role is onsite in Alexandria, VA, at 5520 Vine St. Salary is $75,000–$85,000 per year. The operator supports heavy-duty towing and recovery operations involving commercial vehicles, equipment, and specialty vehicles. The operator assesses roadside and incident scenes, plans safe recoveries, and uses specialized equipment to tow or recover vehicles. Coordination with dispatch, first responders, and customers, along with accurate documentation, supports safe completion of complex jobs.

What you'll do

• Operate heavy-duty wreckers, rotators, carriers, and lowboy trailers to tow and recover Class 6–8 trucks, buses, trailers, equipment, and specialty vehicles.
• Perform complex recoveries, assess hazards and recovery plans, rig and secure loads within equipment limits, establish traffic incident management zones, prepare vehicles for transport, inspect equipment, document jobs, communicate with stakeholders, and mentor other operators as needed.
• Respond to on-call and after-hours calls.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

specialized transport operator

heavy-duty towing

vehicle recovery

rotator

commercial driver’s license

class a or b cdl

air brake endorsement

on-call

alexandria va

valor fleet services

$75,000–$85,000/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid time off, company-provided uniforms, and personal protective equipment.

Why this role

Requires a Class A or B CDL with air brake endorsement, current DOT medical card, and at least three years of towing experience including two years operating heavy-duty wreckers or rotators. On-call, nights, weekends, and holidays required.

About the employer

Valor Fleet Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local. Sector: 48.