tow truck driver

PROFESSIONAL TOWING SERVICES INC.; Guelph; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable towing service company in Guelph, Ontario, is looking for a reliable truck driver. The role involves overseeing vehicle inspections, addressing customer concerns, and performing road repairs. Candidates should have a Class 5 driver's license and a strong commitment to safety and service. Flexibility and teamwork are essential in this physically demanding environment.

Benefits

Travel expenses paid by employer

Qualifications

• Class 5 / 5F / G Licence required for driving.
• Experience in handling heavy loads preferred.
• Experience with dangerous goods transportation is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Address customers' complaints or concerns.
• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks.
• Oversee condition of vehicle and perform inspections.
• Perform emergency roadside repairs.
• Transport and handle dangerous goods.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Customer service professionalism

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS and navigation equipment

Job description

Work Term : Permanent

Work Language : English

Hours : 40 hours per week

Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience : Experience an asset

Tasks

• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Professionalism in customer service
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• 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

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
• Driver logbook
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trip reports

Communication systems experience

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

Transportation / travel experience

• Local
• Short-haul

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

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Government programs

• Recognized employer