Tow Truck Driver

Job summary

Operate a tow truck, perform brake adjustments and emergency roadside repairs, and inspect and maintain the vehicle before, during, and after trips. Communicate with central dispatch and record cargo, hours of service, distance travelled, and fuel consumption.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education No degree, certificate or diploma Experience No experience (will train) On the road Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee. Work setting Various locations Responsibilities Tasks Perform brake adjustments Perform emergency roadside repairs 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 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) Type of trucking and equipment Tow truck Additional information Transportation/travel information Valid driver's licence Work conditions and physical capabilities Physically demanding Repetitive tasks Own tools/equipment Steel-toed safety boots Benefits Other benefits Learning/training paid by employer 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 Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees Support for youths Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth Support for Indigenous people Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

What you’ll do

Operate a tow truck, perform brake adjustments and emergency roadside repairs, and inspect and maintain the vehicle before, during, and after trips. Communicate with central dispatch and record cargo, hours of service, distance travelled, and fuel consumption.

Requirements

No degree, certificate, or diploma is required, and no prior experience is necessary because training is provided. A Class 3 or D driver's licence is required; the work is physically demanding and requires frequent or constant travel.

Benefits

• Employer-Paid Learning and Training

Listed skills

• Preventive Maintenance · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Brake Adjustments
• Emergency Roadside Repairs
• Vehicle Inspections
• Preventive Maintenance
• Central Dispatch Communication
• Cargo Documentation
• Hours-of-Service Recording
• Distance and Fuel Consumption Recording
• Tow Truck Operation
• Class 3 or D Driver's Licence

Job areas

• Transportation
• Logistics
• Trades