Tow truck driver

Champion Towing Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Champion Towing Ltd. in Calgary, Alberta, is seeking a versatile tow truck operator. This permanent, full-time role involves driving to various locations, performing brake adjustments and emergency roadside repairs, and conducting comprehensive vehicle inspections.

Comprehensive on-the-job training is provided, and English is the required work language. You will also perform preventive maintenance, communicate with central dispatch, and accurately record cargo details, hours of service, distance

Qualifications

• No degree, certificate or diploma.
• No experience (will train).
• English work language.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Brake adjustments

Emergency roadside repairs

Vehicle inspection

Record keeping

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

• No experience (will train)

Work setting

• Various locations

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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Driver\'s License (Class 3 or D)

Documentation knowledge

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

Type of trucking and equipment

• Tow truck

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver\'s licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

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

Work Term

• Permanent

Work Language

• English

Hours

• 40 to 50 hours per week