A Tow Operator assists with vehicle breakdowns and accidents. The job duties include driving to the scene of the accident or vehicle breakdown, connecting the damaged vehicle to the truck, and towing the vehicle safely back to the service station or junkyard. Other associated tasks are listed on the Tow Operator Resume as – responding to accidents, break-downs, and other roadside incidents, staying in contact with motorists, performing basic repairs or towing the vehicle to the garage, safely loading cars onto the back of the truck, keeping the trucks clean and in good condition, and removing illegally parked vehicles.
The basic qualifications include the following – strong communication and time management skills, basic mechanical skills, attention to detail; physical strength and stamina, experience with automotive maintenance and repairs, and basic knowledge of vehicle mechanics and electrical systems. Often a relevant diploma or technical background is required for this role.
Objective : A hardworking individual who has an abundant amount of experience in the customer service, automotive and truck logistic fields. I come to you with a strong background in management and operating related transportation equipment. I am someone who possesses a variety of competencies that set me apart from other candidates, chief amongst these is my ability to adapt too unforeseen circumstances and quickly make sound decisions to keep operations running without severe consequences with in my control.
Skills : Microsoft Outlook, Planning, Emergency management.
Description :
Provided roadside assistance to our members in a safe, expedited and professional manor.
Loaded and unloaded vehicles using a winch with attached wire rope, V-chain, V-strap, eye bolts with axle strap, and other devices depending on the type of tow truck as well as affixing indicator lights onto the towed vehicle within AAA Mid-Atlantic established guidelines and procedures.
Provided team support to better the experience of our members and associates.
Essential functions were to performed minor emergency repairs for members, designated customers, and commercial accounts.
Utilised communications equipment according to established procedures to maintain contact with dispatch to ensure availability.
Performed pre and post trip D.O.T.
Inspected of assigned vehicles.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
MS
Tow Operator Resume
Objective : Tow Operator is Reporting to accidents, traffic delays, and arrived on road side assistance when called on two way radios, Positioning lifting devices under, over, or around loaded automobiles, large equipment and secured them to transport to designated areas, Presenting bills and receipts and collect payments for goods delivered or loaded.
Skills : Great Customer Service, Excellent Sales, And Hard Working.
Description :
Operated tow truck using standard wheel lift and flatbed.
Communicated positively with dispatch and customers in the field.
Used special equipment such as snatch blocks, dollies, go jacks, and winch.
Worked through extreme weather and dangerous situations on busy highways safely.
Used modern technology such as an ipad and gps to map calls, communicate with dispatch, and log call information.
Performed routine maintenance on vehicles such as battery swap (I sold customers new batteries) tire changes, jump starts, and minor diagnostic to get vehicle running safely for customer.
Completed a check list of all equipment and general running order of truck.
Assisted with dispatch duties when regular dispatchers are out.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
High School Diploma
Tow Operator Resume
Objective : Tow Operator is Conducting business with customers in a professional manner, including being dressed in uniform and consulting and referring customers to Dacus Auto Body and Collision Repair, Ensuring that the fleet vehicle and all equipment are always adequately secured, including when the vehicle is not in use.
Skills : Planning, Operating, Customer Service.
Description :
Provided light, medium and heavy duty towing and recovery services.
Provided lock-out, fuel delivery, battery jump-starts, and tire services.
Communicated with customers effectively to keep them updated and ensure their safety.
Made sound and professional decisions regarding the safe recovery of vehicles while accommodating customers needs.
Entered call information and update current statuses accurately into towing software, process payments, handle cash, and complete reports as required.
Conducted vehicle and equipment inspections, ensuring that all are in safe operating condition and requirements are met.
Kept vehicles clean, inside and out.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
MS
Tow Operator Resume
Objective : Actively seeking a Tow Operator position that will utilize my technical aptitude while allowing me to combine intuition, resourcefulness and communication for the benefit of a safe and successful workforce.
Skills : Customer Service, Welding, Minor Automotive Repair, Repairing Machines/parts, Performing Routine Maintenance, Service Advising, Electrical, Fiber Glass, Etc.
Description :
Operated tow truck in safe manner.
Conducted tows efficiently but timely.
Taken payments and reimbursements.
Wrote proper documents for legal purposes.
Acted as a dispatcher in manager's absence.
Assisted them by providing services to them in order to get them out of a bad situation and to a safer place or back onto the road to carry out their.
Loaded and unloaded vehicles safely on heavily travelled roadways.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
GED
Tow Operator Resume
Objective : To find a Tow Operator position that allows me the opportunity to utilize the customer service and mechanical skills developed working in the retail and automotive industries.
Skills : Data Entry, Shipping & Receiving, Customer Service.
Description :
Operated light duty and medium duty trucks.
Took care of customers and getting them to where they needed to go safely.
Worked with California highway patrol, AAA, Mohave Country sheriffs office, and San Bernardino County sheriffs office.
Learned a lot of things about cars and customers and met some really awesome people and did a lot of things most people wouldn't do.
Used Being quick minded.
Communicated and interact with emergency rescue personnel, customers and dispatchers.
Assisted public agencies, under the direction of agency officials, in clearing traffic lanes or performing other road services in emergency situations, while adhering to safety rules and guidelines.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
G.E.D In General Education
Tow Operator Resume
Headline : Hardworking dedicated worker that has mastered every task that has came my way. I have plenty of experiences working with others and also alone. Main focus is to always complete my days work. Career wise I have a desire to move up to increasingly responsible positions.
Skills : Dealt W/ Hazmat Daily; Clean Up Accident Site.
Description :
Greeted customers.
Maintained the office clean.
Met the estimated time of arrival of each call given.
Kept track of drivers and making sure tasks were completed for the day.
Drove company vehicle(rollback) to assist customers in breakdowns.
Recovered vehicles from roadways and ditches.
Maintained the appearance and general mechanical condition of the vehicle and equipment assigned for your use.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
High School Diploma
Tow Operator Resume
Objective : Tow Operator is Picking up and delivering cars Handled customer payments Managed the day to day operations, Providing service to shops customers and to maintenance truck daily and AAA and cross country I also worked with the cdl drivers on truck wrecks.
Skills : Vast Inventory Management Applications,CNC Program Design-software Applications, BYSTRONIC Laser Operations, Heavy Equipment Operations,Copper Pipe Installation.
Description :
Documented and reported all uses of company fuel credit cards.
Performed service calls for members and running shop calls.
Entered information on A.A.A. screen and tablet onboard truck.
Communicated with dispatch and customers on a daily basis.
Used computer,writing reports,communication with dispatch,customer service with the public,inventory of equipment,m maintenance of truck,etc.
Ran subdivision of company and was responsible for 2 employees.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
High School Diploma
Tow Operator Resume
Objective : Tow Operator with 3 years of experience in Operating vehicle and unloads railcars and trucks, moving paper rolls (or skids) to storage location, Verifying & comparing the incoming shipment to the manifest for correct material, number of rolls & skids, diameter of rolls, and core size.
Skills : Mechanics, Professional Driver, People , Outdoor Experience.
Description :
Removed vehicles on private property while operating a self loading tow truck.
Safely towed the vehicle to our private lot and performed this task 6 days a week.
Accomplished being third biggest tow operator for the company against veterans of 10 years there.
Learned the job very fast and accomplished towing any where from 20 to 40 cars a week.
Used Maneuverability was the key to everything and consintration.
Performed lock-outs, battery jumps, road side assistance.
Progressed within company from entry level as service driver to becoming heavy equipment tow operator.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
High School In Mechanics
Tow Operator Resume
Objective : Customer Service Representative Operations Manager Professional Painter Certified Security Officer Landscape Foreman and Commercial Lawn Maintenance Carpentry Experience CDL Class B-Air Brake Commercial Equipment Operator Experienced Bobcat Operator Snowplow Operator Tow Truck Operator.
Skills : Operation Of Flatbed Truck, Stocking.
Description :
Responsible for sensitive accident scenes and account jobs where safety and communication are key to a safe and fast paced environment.
Transported of vehicles to various repair shops throughout the Springfield area.
Provided emergency mechanical assistance, including jump starts, tire changes, lockouts,fuel delivery, towing an other services.
Performed towing of vehicles from various locations Performed Impounds, tire change, lockouts, roll-overs and winch-outs Interacted with local law .
Performed towing of vehicles from various locations Performed Impounds, tire change, lockouts, roll-overs and winch-outs Interacted with local law .
Transported and towed various types of vehicles ranging from Scooters to 24 box trucks.
Assisted most local police agencies, AAA and Insurance companies.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
High School Diploma
Tow Operator Resume
Objective : Tow Operator is Retrieving paper rolls from inventory and delivers them to rewinding, sheeting, or rewrapping operation for processing orders, Picking up paper rolls or skids from warehouse or wrapping area and positions them in specified warehouse location or loads paper onto trucks.
Skills : Operate Bobcats, Backhoe, Forklift, Digger Machines, and Much More.
Description :
Used instruments such as block, rollers, hand trucks, hydraulic lift etc.
Responsible for loading and unloading the vehicle.
Responsible for keeping maintenance of vehicle by checking oil, air, water level, tire pressures, fluid levels, lights etc.
Made sure that all parts of the vehicle are in working condition.
Daily inspected of company vehicles.
Operated vehicles that are designed to move motor vehicles.
Responded to Dispatch to move vehicles that are abandoned, broken down, damaged from an accident or being repossessed or impounded.
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