Tow truck driver

Champion Towing LTD.; Fort Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Champion Towing LTD. is seeking a tow truck operator for on-the-road assignments. The role involves brake adjustments, emergency roadside repairs, and comprehensive vehicle inspections across varying locations.

Applicants should have a secondary school diploma, 2–3 years' experience, and a valid Class 3 or D driver's license. Frequent travel and on-call responsibilities are expected.

Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma is required.
• 2–3 years of towing/roadside experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license Class 3 or D is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform brake adjustments.
• Perform emergency roadside repairs.
• Conduct pre-trip, en-route and post-trip inspections and oversee vehicle operations.
• Perform preventive maintenance.
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch.
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Driver's License (Class 3 or D)

Job description

OVERVIEW

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

EXPERIENCE

2 years to less than 3 years

ON THE ROAD

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

WORK SETTING

• Various locations

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

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

WEIGHT HANDLING

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

OWN TOOLS/EQUIPMENT

• Steel-toed safety boots