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Posted August 20, 2026

CDL A Wrecker Driver: 3rd Shift

Merl's Towing Service
Grand Rapids, MI, US Full Time
80000USD - 120000USD per year

Job Description

Job Description

Pay: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year


About us

Merl's Towing Service & Grand Rapids Towing is a locally owned/operated business with over 80 years of combined service in Grand Rapids and surrounding communities. We are West Michigan's Premier Road Service and Towing Provider, from light, medium and heavy-duty towing and specialized transportation.

We take pride in the continued success we have achieved with years-long relationships with customers and our TEAM of employees who have made their careers with our Company!


Hiring immediately. Experience always preferred, but willing to train the right candidate.


License type needed: CDLA


Overtime always available!


Full-time schedule: 5 - 10-hour shifts including weekend(s) and some holidays.


Job summary: Driver will be responsible for, but not limited to: Emergency roadside service (such as tire change, deliver fuel, jump start, unlock, general service), Winching stuck vehicles, Towing, Recovery. Medium & Heavy service which would include tractor/trailer and specialized transport.


Responsibilities and Duties:

Physical requirements will not be limited to, but include: drive, walk, talk, listen, lift, sit, stand, kneel, squat, bend, push, pull, lay, and reach.

Strong in people skills.

Mechanical knowledge is helpful

Provide emergency and non-emergency service calls that are automobile related

Present and promote a professional image.

Provide maximum customer satisfaction through quality workmanship in a timely and safe manner.

Follow all safety procedures set forth by OSHA, DOT, Company, and Customer.


Required education: High school or equivalent

Preferred Required experience: Driver / Wrecker / Tow Truck / Tractor Trailer

Clean driving record and background.


Easy pre-employment process: After acceptance of the application for employment and interview.: Employment pending investigative reports such as but not limited to DOT Physical and Substance Examination, Criminal & Sexual background checks, previous employment history, Motor Vehicle records.


Benefits available: Paid personal days, paid vacation days, 401(k) including employer participation, medical, GAP, dental, vision, STD, LTD, group life plan, voluntary life/AD&D, critical illness/accident, and direct deposit.


Uniforms: (shirt/pant, jacket/vest) provided. Steel toe boot required. Hands-free blue tooth.


Equipment: Flatbed wrecker, Tractor/Trailer


Job Type: Full-time

ANNUAL PAY: $80,000 - $120,00

Job Type: Full-time


Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid training
  • Vision insurance


License/Certification:

  • CDL A (Preferred)


Work Location: In person

\nCompany Description

Grand Rapids Towing and Merl's Towing Service is a family owned business with over 80 years of combined service in Grand Rapids and surrounding communities. We are West Michigan's Premier Road Service and Towing Provider, from light, medium and heavy-duty towing and specialized transportation.

Company Description

Grand Rapids Towing and Merl's Towing Service is a family owned business with over 80 years of combined service in Grand Rapids and surrounding communities. We are West Michigan's Premier Road Service and Towing Provider, from light, medium and heavy-duty towing and specialized transportation.

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