tow truck driver – Edmonton

August 27, 2024
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Job Description

Posted on August 27, 2024 by Employer details Edmonton Towing Services Ltd. 

Job details

  • Location Edmonton, AB
  • Workplace information On site
  • Salary 29.50 to 32.50 hourly (To be negotiated) / 30 to 60 hours per week
  • Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
  • Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, On Call, Early Morning, Morning
  • Start date Starts as soon as possible
  • Benefits: Other benefits
  • vacancies2 vacancies

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Will train

On site

 Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
  • 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 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
  • Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

  • Air Brakes Endorsement
  • Driver’s License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

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

Type of trucking and equipment

  • Flatbed
  • Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
  • Tow truck
  • Tractor-trailer

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

  • Valid driver’s licence
  • Willing to travel for extended periods
  • Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Handling heavy loads
  • Physically demanding
  • Sitting
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure

Weight handling

  • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

  • Steel-toed safety boots
  • Safety vest

Personal suitability

  • Flexibility
  • Judgement
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Patience

Benefits

Other benefits

  • Parking available

Who can apply to this job?

Only apply to this job if:

  • You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
  • You have a valid Canadian work permit.

If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.

How to apply

By email

edmontontowing346@gmail.com

How-to-apply instructions

Here is what you must include in your application:

  • Cover letter

This job posting includes screening questions. Please answer the following questions when applying:

  • Are you available for shift or on-call work?