tow truck driver – Edmonton
Job Description
Posted on October 28, 2024 by Employer details Edmonton Towing and Recovery Services Ltd.
Job details
- Location Edmonton, AB
- Workplace information On site
- Salary29.50 to 32.50 hourly (To be negotiated) / 30 to 60 hours per week
- Terms of employmentPermanent employment Full time
- Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, On Call, Early Morning, Morning
- 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
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?