Tow Truck Driver

Dj'S Towing; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

DJ's Towing in Yellowknife is seeking a full‑time truck driver with 3–5 years of experience and a Class 1 licence. You will operate and maintain roll‑off, dump, tow trucks and tractor‑trailers, load cargo, and ensure safe transport from site to site.

The role requires a high school diploma, several certificates, and a willingness to relocate if needed. Relocation costs are not covered; domestic travel may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Class 1/1F/A licence and valid Class 1 or A drivers license.
• Certifications: First Aid, TDG, WHMIS.
• 3–5 years of relevant driving and load-handling experience.

Responsibilities

• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Professionalism in customer service
• Load and unload goods
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks
• Oversee vehicle condition and inspect tires, lights, brakes, and storage equipment
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• Pre-trip, en-route and post-trip inspections
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Tarping and securing cargo

Skills

Load handling

Safety awareness

Team player

Reliability

Education

Secondary school graduation certificate

Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Job description

Job details

• Location 127 Eagle Drive Yellowknife , NT X1A 0G8
• Salary 31.00 hourly / 80 hours bi-weekly
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Shift
• Starts as soon as possible
• Source Job Bank #3710846

Overview

Languages

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

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

Work setting

• Willing to relocate
• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• 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
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
• First Aid Certificate
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Roll-off truck
• Dump truck
• Tow truck
• Tractor-trailer
• Citizens band (CB) radio
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/travel experience

• Local

Additional information

Security and safety

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

Transportation/travel information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel overnight
• Driver's abstract

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking

Who can apply for this job?

The employer accepts applications from:

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
• other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit

Advertised until

2026-11-24