Heavy Wrecker Driver

Company: Roush Industries
Location: Portland
Posted on: May 2, 2025

Job Description:

Heavy Wrecker Driver
Portland, OR






$1,000 Sign-on bonus
$34 per hour
Full Time

On Road Vehicle Testing - 1207

Experienced

Roush has an immediate unique opportunity for a full-time CDL A Heavy Wrecker Driver to operate heavy-duty wreckers to recover disabled commercial vehicles. This position is based out of Portland, Oregon and will have up to 50% national travel involved. Relocation package is available for the selected candidate so please apply for next steps if you interested and qualified!



At Roush, we fuse technology and engineering to provide product development solutions to customers in a diverse range of industries. Widely recognized for providing engineering, testing, prototype, and manufacturing services to the transportation industry, Roush also provides significant support to the aerospace, defense and theme park industries. With over 2,400 employees in facilities throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and South America, our unique combination of creativity and tenacity activates big ideas on a global stage.

As a Heavy Wrecker Driver, you will be responsible for:

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• Recovery of disabled commercial vehicles
  
• Safely and efficiently operating a heavy wrecker in its full capacity
  
• Assisting engineering in testing concept and prototype components
  
• Observing all posted traffic signs and drive safely with flow of traffic
  
• Complying with all applicable local traffic laws
  
• Following any procedures or work instructions provided for assigned projects
  
• Comply with all Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations
  
  
  To be considered as a Heavy Wrecker Driver, you will need:
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  • A high school diploma or equivalent
    
  • A valid Class A commercial driver's license and have an excellent driving record
    
  • Minimum 3 years Class A driving (CDL A) experience of commercial / heavy duty wrecker
    
  • Minimum 3 years of heavy load and oversized load hauling experience
    
  • Minimum of 3 years of mountain and winter driving experience
    
  • To be able to pass a DOT physical examination, DOT drug screen and criminal background check
    
  • Ability and willingness to travel approximately 50%
    
  • Extensive knowledge of vehicle weight displacement, limitations, and capabilities, when operating a heavy haul wrecker
    
  • Knowledge of applicable laws related to the operation of the vehicle to ensure all necessary licensing and permitting is in compliance
    
  • Good sense of direction with the ability to read maps and follow and take driving direction
    
  • Ability to sit and drive for up to 11 hours per shift
    
  • Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds
    
    
    
    Benefits:
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    • We offer a full array of benefits to our full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, earned sick time, STD, LTD, 401K, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and paid holidays.
      
      
      
      
      
      APPLY TODAY!
      
      
      If you share our passion for providing innovative solutions to complex challenges, we want you on our team.
      
      Apply online below or call to speaker with a hiring manager now!
      
      
      Roush is an EO employer Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories
      
      
      

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