Job Announcement & Description: Rollback Tow Truck Driver
Company: Tally's Towing & Recovery
Service Areas / Locations: Henderson and Evansville
Position Type: Full-Time (40 Hours/Week + Rotating On-Call)
License Requirement: Valid Driver’s License (CDL not required, but helpful)
Job Summary
Tally's Towing & Recovery is now hiring! We are seeking a reliable, safety-minded, and motivated Rollback Tow Truck Driver to service the Henderson and Evansville areas. In this role, you will operate a light-to-medium duty flatbed (rollback) truck to safely transport disabled, damaged, or repossessed vehicles and equipment.
If you are looking for a stable position with an established team and excellent earning potential through after-hours calls, we want to hear from you.
Pre-Employment Requirements
To be considered for employment with Tally's Towing & Recovery, all applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Must have a clean / good driving record (a recent Motor Vehicle Record check will be conducted).
- Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check.
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Schedule & Availability
This position offers a steady base schedule with additional income potential through a rotating on-call schedule:
- Base Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday (Day shift).
- On-Call Rotation: Every other night and every other weekend.
- Note: On-call availability is required to respond promptly to after-hours emergency calls, accidents, and police dispatches in the Henderson and Evansville zones.
Key Responsibilities
- Vehicle Transport & Recovery: Safely load, secure, and unload vehicles, equipment, and machinery onto the rollback bed using winches, chains, and tie-down straps.
- Roadside Assistance: Perform basic roadside services including jumpstarts, tire changes, and vehicle lockouts.
- Safe Vehicle Operation: Drive defensively and alertly at all times, adhering to all local, state, and federal traffic laws across state/city lines.
- Scene Management: Assess recovery situations (including accidents) and position the truck safely to block traffic and protect the scene.
- Customer Service: Act as the face of Tally's Towing & Recovery. Greet customers professionally and handle stressful situations with a calm, helpful attitude.
- Documentation: Complete digital or paper dispatch logs, invoices, and pre-existing vehicle damage reports (including taking photos) before transport.
- Daily Inspections: Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the truck, fluids, hydraulics, and securement gear to ensure operational safety.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience: Previous experience operating a rollback truck or working in the towing/automotive industry is highly preferred, but we are willing to train the right individual.
- Licensing:
- Must possess a valid Driver’s License with a verifiably clean history.
- No CDL required, though holding a Class A or B CDL is considered a valuable asset.
- Age Requirement: Must meet minimum age requirements dictated by our commercial insurance policy (typically 23+).
- Medical: Ability to obtain and maintain a DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
- Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions (rain, snow, heat, cold).
- Ability to lift up to 50–75 lbs frequently (chains, tow dollies, tools).
- Frequent bending, kneeling, crawling under vehicles, and climbing onto the truck bed.
Compensation & Benefits
- Paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
- Company-provided uniforms and safety gear.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Henderson, KY 42420 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Henderson, KY 42420: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person