A Wrecker Driver is employed by companies that tow abandoned or wrecked vehicles. Some of the common work activities depicted on the Wrecker Driver Resume indicate the following – answering to distress calls, doing necessary paperwork, driving to service destination, maintaining the vehicle in good operating conditions; dealing with customers and explaining them about their automotive problems; potentially diagnosing the cause of the problem; performing small repairs on the scene of the breakdown and reconnecting parts, and writing up reports of services rendered.
Those seeking to work as Wrecker Drivers should be able to show evidence of the following on the resume – clean driving record, computer competencies, communication skills, the ability to drive tow vehicles; teamwork; familiarity with automotive maintenance and repair; and basic knowledge of cars and automotive parts. A CDL and completion of relevant coursework are required.
Objective : Responsible and proficient Maintenance worker with 6 years of experience in grounds keeping services, and indoor/outdoor repairs. Passionate and motivated, with a drive for excellence.
Skills : Operate A Wheel Lift And Dolly Truck. Rollback And Heavy I Have A Class A CDL.
Description :
Checked vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
Collected delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes.
Maintained logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
Reported vehicle defect, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
Secured cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chains, binders, or covers.
Obtained receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required.
Operated equipment, such as truck cab computers, CB radios, and telephones, to exchange necessary information with bases, supervisors, or other drivers.
Performed basic vehicle maintenance tasks, such as adding oil, fuel, or radiator fluid or performing minor repairs.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Certificate
Sr. Wrecker Driver Resume
Headline : To apply organizational, leadership and/or truck driving skills in any employment opportunity that may be available within your organization.
Ran errands for Sara, or keep an eye on office and phones if she needed to leave.
Performed several things for this service including lock-outs, jump starts, tire changes, winching stuck vehicles or towing broken-down ones.
Helped stranded motorists.
Used CDL class B, knowledge of equipment like winches, ratchet straps, jacks, jumper cables, etc.
Maintained a pm schedule on all trucks with oil changes, tire replacement, to major motor repairs.
Responded to any and all motor vehicle accidents in liberty county.
Maintained truck fluid levels according to manufacturer standards.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
GED
Jr. Wrecker Driver Resume
Objective : Certified as a Wrecker Driver for seven years and through all of experiences have been able to continuously learn and grow from every interaction.
Skills : CDL-A With Air Brakes, Hazmat And Tanker Endorsement, Management, 10 Key, Computer.
Description :
Checked vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
Trucked into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
Collected delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions, and routes.
Secured cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chains, binders, or covers.
Obtained receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required.
Followed appropriate safety procedures for transporting dangerous goods.
Started JBs Pit Stop in the city, was owned and operated the business.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Certificate
Wrecker Driver III Resume
Objective : Experience includes 6+ years of car washing & forklift use, 7+ years of customer service, dynamic strengths in independent leadership & problem solving, well organized, punctual, willing to relocate.
Skills : Vehicle Recovery, General Construction, Forklift, CDL, Security.
Description :
Operated tow truck and flatbed vehicles accepted service calls for AAA roadside assistance, insurance companies, and county dispatch, on-call 2 nights.
Learned to use snatch blocks, go jacks, and winch attachments.
Drove a tow truck, operate winches and other recovery equipment, deal with customer's Skills Used Driving, equipment operations.
Ran light and medium-duty wreckers along with Semi towing and recovery.
Picked up customer's vehicles that are in need of roadside assistance and take them to their safe destination.
Started at entry-level and quickly climbed to a training supervisor.
Used Safety, patience, conversation, trust, respect, GOOD driving skills.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
BS
Wrecker Driver II Resume
Headline : Considered for any position that you see fit to qualifications. Several years of experience in various oilfield services, Management, Customer and Personal service, Sales and Marketing.
Skills : Truck Driver, Farm Hand, Farm Owner.
Description :
Provided service for most roadside service companies including AAA.
Drove commercial vehicles under 26,000 pounds with air brakes.
Maintained excellent work comp rating by not having any work-related injuries.
Moved inop cars around to there locations Clear lanes of out of place cars Search for missing keys Maintain company vehicle.
Drove semi, flatbed, and standard wreckers, and was on call 24/7.
Responded to breakdowns, lockouts, stuck vehicles, and accident scenes.
Performed oil changes, tune-ups, brake jobs, repaired tires, replaced ball joints, and tie rods and did some engine overhauling.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Certificate
Wrecker Driver I Resume
Objective : Seeking an entry level Wrecker Driver employment that utilizes varied skills and experience. Responsible for towing and disposing of damaged or abandoned vehicles.
Skills : Smart About Making Decisions, Computer.
Description :
Drove Heavy Wrecker in and throughout the Detroit area.
Handled accidents and breakdowns on the freeways and streets in the area.
Moved or located construction trailers to and from the company's construction areas.
Reloaded when necessary and safely moved customer's equipment and commerce to the desired location.
Operated heavy equipment in a high-risk environment safely.
Exercised own judgment to protect and equipment.
Maintained our company equipment and activities under the safe directions of the employer.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
GED
Asst. Wrecker Driver Resume
Summary : A Wrecker Driver position in an environment that will allow for growth both personally and professionally.
Troubleshoot difficult assignments without forewarning or preparation (puzzle-solving).
Corresponded with dispatch operators to execute job assignments.
Drove to job assignments throughout Hampton Roads in a timely manner.
Communicated with customers, potential customers and business suppliers.
Communicated with all parties while operating the company vehicle.
Prepared to accept and execute assignments 24 hours a day.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Business Management
Wrecker Driver/Mechanic Resume
Headline : Seeking to gain job and finance security with an established firm. Open to new concepts, ideas and responsibilities where can apply work ethics and be an asset to gain growth and success. Over 10 years experience in road and Bridge maintenance.
Skills : Cylider Head Changes Engine And Transmission Changes.
Description :
Responded to police and customer calls to tow vehicles that were disabled.
Applied mechanic skills and assisted other mechanics to repair diesel tractor-trailers.
Operated front end loader, backhoe, road grader, bobcat, bush hog tractor, dump truck, 2-ton flatbed, forklift, various mowers, chain saw, pole saw, tree chipper, & flagged traffic.
Installed stormwater drainage pipes and construction of catch basins.
Supervised 3-15 court-appointed community svc workers for the Weekend Warriors Project.
Performed roadside services and respond to law enforcement calls.
Responded to customers in need in a timely manner.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Automotive
Asst. Wrecker Driver Resume
Headline : Ability to do Hard working, highly motivated team player with over 16 years experience in the maintenance field. Perform scheduled maintenance on Residential Apartments and Houses.
Skills : Production Supervisor Thermoforming, Field Mechanic, Recovery Specialist.
Description :
Cleaned up the shop, and the trucks to working wrecks.
Overturned trucks and fender benders.
Grassed cutting, painting, working with customers, keeping the yard cleaned up.
Got to learn about how wrecks can change lives.
Used People skills, time management, mechanical skills, writing skills, driving skills, office skills, roadside service skills, insurance company skills, auction skills, dispatching skills, security around the shop and yard.
Did tow aways and roadside assistance.
Helped start them in the small engine repair business.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BS
Wrecker Driver Resume
Summary : To acquire a challenging part time career with a solid company utilizing the opportunity to offer proven and developing skills within the company.
Skills : Truck Driver, Farm Hand, Farm Owner.
Description :
Transported vehicles on rollbacks to specific locations for pickup.
Serviced wrecked vehicle calls for the highway patrol dept.
Wrecked vehicles out of the road so pedestrians could continue onto work or vacations or wherever they would be going.
Used a lot of customer service skills, always dealing with different customers that some were scared, some were angry, and some were just happy to see me.
Transported high-value merchandise Operate hydraulic and mechanical winches Answer calls from insurances, Police department, and illegally parked cars in a timely manner.
Cleaned debris from accidents off the roadways after loading up a vehicle.
Communicated well with customers and insurance agents.
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