Tow truck driver Job

Tow truck driver

Allspec Towing & Recovery Inc

Job details

Location Edmonton, ABT5W 5J6
Work location On the road
Salary36.00 hourly / 40 to 50 hours per week
Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, On call, Flexible hours
Starts as soon as possible
vacancies 2 vacancies

Overview
Languages

English
Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset
On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
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The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.
Work setting

Remote location
Various locations
Willing to relocate

Responsibilities
Tasks

Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
Address customers' complaints or concerns
Professionalism in customer service
Load and unload goods
Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
Perform brake adjustments
Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
Perform preventive maintenance
Receive and relay information to central dispatch
Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
Transport and handle dangerous goods

Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge

Accident or incident reports
Dangerous goods occurrence reports
Driver logbook
Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
Maintenance and repair reports
Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

Tow truck

Communication systems experience

Citizens band (CB) radio
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation/travel experience

Local
Long-haul
National
Provincial/territorial
Regional
Short-haul

Additional information
Security and safety

Criminal record check
Driver's validity licence check
Driving record check (abstract)
Drug test
Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

Drive manual transmission vehicle
Valid driver's licence
Willing to travel for extended periods
Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Attention to detail
Handling heavy loads
Physically demanding
Repetitive tasks
Sitting

Weight handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

Cellular phone
Hard hat
Steel-toed safety boots
Safety vest
Gloves

Personal suitability

Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Flexibility
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Hardworking
Patience

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees

Support for Indigenous people

Supports for visible minorities

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

a Canadian citizen
a permanent resident of Canada
a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
By email
[email protected]

By mail
12516 60 Street NW
Edmonton, AB
T5W 5J6