tow truck driver

A-1 Towing, A-1 Roadside Assistance; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in roadside assistance is seeking dedicated drivers for various locations in Alberta. The role involves loading and unloading goods while ensuring the safety and security of cargo, operating different types of trucks, and providing emergency roadside assistance. Applicants should have the required driver's licenses and are expected to handle physically demanding tasks, including lifting heavy loads.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 month to less than 7 months experience in a similar role.
• Must hold a Class 1 or A, and Class 3 or D driver's licenses.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including handling heavy loads up to 100 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload goods safely.
• Drive trucks for transporting goods, ensuring vehicle checks.
• Perform emergency roadside repairs and maintenance.

Skills

Driving

Heavy Load Handling

Roadside Assistance

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Tow truck

Tractor-trailer

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : 1 to less than 7 months

Work setting

• Various locations

Tasks

• Load and unload goods
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
• Driver's License (Class 3 or D)

Type of trucking and equipment

• Tow truck
• Tractor-trailer

Security and safety

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Tools
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?