Tow Truck DriverFull-Time

Job Title: Tow Truck Driver

Employer: KWICK TOWING INC.

Job Location: 74 Slater Rd Strathmore, AB T1P 1R8

Work location on the road

Salary: $38.00 hourly / 35 to 40 hours per week

Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time, Early morning, Evening, Morning, Night, Day, Weekend, Overtime required, Overtime available

Starts as soon as possible

Vacancies 2 vacancies

Employment groups: We welcome applications from all qualified individuals. Everyone is invited to apply, including Indigenous peoples, youth, newcomers to Canada, refugees, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, women, mature workers, students, and all other qualified candidates.

Overview

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work setting

Various locations

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

• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment

• Perform brake adjustments

• Perform emergency roadside repairs

• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle

• Receive and relay information to central dispatch

• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption

• Load and unload vehicle

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Driver's License (Class 3 or D)

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Tow truck

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

• Driver's validity licence check

• Driving record check (abstract)

• Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

• 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

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication

• Flexibility

• Organized

• Reliability

• Hardworking

• Patience

How to apply

By email

jobs@kwickheavytowing.ca

By mail

74 Slater Rd, Strathmore, AB T1P 1R8