tow truck driver

Allspec Towing & Recovery Inc; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative transport company located in Edmonton is seeking a Full-time Driver to operate trucks and provide excellent customer service. The role requires handling heavy loads, effective route planning using GPS, and ensuring safety during transport. Candidates must have a Class 1 or A driver's license. This position offers a salary of $36 hourly with potential for overtime, contributing to a sustainable environment.

Qualifications

• Driver's License (Class 1 or A) required.
• Experience is an asset.
• Must be able to handle heavy loads up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Plan or adjust routes based on conditions using GPS.
• Address customers' complaints professionally.
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Judgement

Reliability

Team player

Hardworking

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS (Global Positioning System)

Tow truck

Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Job description

Job details

• Location: Edmonton, AB T5W 5J6
• Work location: On the road
• Salary: $36.00 hourly / 40 to 50 hours per week
• Terms of employment: Permanent, Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Source: Job Bank #3447459

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience is an asset.

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net‑zero target.

Work setting

• Various locations
• Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

• Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
• 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
• Perform brake adjustments
• 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
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Credentials

• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Dangerous goods occurrence reports
• Inspection report (pre‑trip, en‑route, post‑trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trip reports

Vehicle & equipment

• Tow truck
• Citizens band (CB) radio
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Trip recorder (on‑board computer)

Transportation/travel experience

• Local
• National
• Regional

Security and safety

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

Travel requirements

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel overnight

Physical requirements

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

Own tools/equipment

• Steel‑toed safety boots
• Safety vest
• Gloves

Personal suitability

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

Equal Employment Opportunities

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self‑identifying as a member of the following groups.

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross‑cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous‑owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

Supports for visible minorities

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross‑cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• A permanent resident of Canada
• A temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025-12-28

Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.