tow truck driver

Diamond Towing & Recovery; Lively; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local towing company in Ontario is seeking a driver to operate lighter, special purpose trucks. Responsibilities include addressing customer concerns, vehicle inspections, and performing roadside repairs. Ideal candidates must possess a valid Class 5 Licence and have strong communication skills. The position offers a permanent contract with a 40-hour work week.

Benefits

Travel expenses paid by employer

Qualifications

• Experience is an asset.
• Valid driver's licence is required.
• Class 5 / 5F / G Licence needed.

Responsibilities

• Address customer complaints or concerns.
• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks.
• Perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Initiative

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS

Job description

Overview

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: Experience an asset

Responsibilities

• 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
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Large caseload
• Tight deadlines

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Initiative