tow truck driver

Government of Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal government agency in Ottawa is seeking a dedicated Driver to operate special purpose trucks. The role involves ensuring vehicle condition, performing roadside repairs, and delivering excellent customer service. Candidates must have a Class 5 driver's licence and be prepared for physically demanding work, including handling heavy loads. This is an on-site position with no remote option.

Qualifications

• 7 months to less than 1 year of experience.
• Valid driver's licence and willing to travel for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks.
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes.
• Perform emergency roadside repairs.

Skills

Professionalism in customer service

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Judgement

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Class 5/5F/G Licence

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Professionalism in customer service
• Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle

Credentials

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

Experience and specialization

• Tow truck

Transportation/travel experience

• Short-haul

Additional information

• Security and safety: Driver\'s validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver\'s licence
• Willing to travel for extended periods

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Patience