tow truck driver

Williams Towing Service Ltd; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the transportation sector seeks dedicated individuals to join their dynamic team. This role involves ensuring the safety and security of cargo, performing essential vehicle inspections, and providing exceptional customer service. As a vital part of the team, you will be responsible for addressing customer concerns, conducting emergency roadside repairs, and maintaining compliance with safety regulations. If you are a reliable team player who enjoys a physically demanding job with opportunities for travel, this position offers a rewarding career path in a supportive environment that values your contributions.

Benefits

Travel expenses paid by employer

Qualifications

• High school graduation certificate required.
• Experience in transportation or towing is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Address customer complaints and coach colleagues on techniques.
• Perform vehicle inspections and emergency roadside repairs.
• Transport and handle dangerous goods safely.

Skills

Customer Service

Vehicle Inspection

Roadside Repairs

Safety Compliance

Team Collaboration

Flexibility

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Tow Truck

GPS Navigation

Job description

Terms of Employment

• Permanent employment
• Full time
• Shift, On Call
• Starts as soon as possible

Overview

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

On the Road

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

Responsibilities

• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
• 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
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Credentials

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses

• Class 5/5F/G Licence (cars, small trucks and other 2-axle vehicles)

Documentation Knowledge

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

Type of Trucking and Equipment

• Tow truck
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/Travel Experience

• Local

Security and Safety

• 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 for extended periods
• Willing to travel overnight

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding

Personal Suitability

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Who Can Apply to 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

2025-01-23

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Company Information

Williams Towing Service Ltd.

• Transportation and warehousing
• 5 job postings advertised
• Medium-sized business (between 5 and 100 employees)