tow truck driver

MacCulloch's Truck Services Ltd.; Stellarton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trucking company in Stellarton is seeking a qualified truck driver. The role involves loading, unloading, and transporting goods while ensuring safety and compliance with regulations. Candidates must have a Class 1 License and relevant safety certifications. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for travel and overtime.

Qualifications

• Class 1 / 1F / A Licence required.
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement necessary.
• First Aid and TDG Certificates preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload goods safely.
• Perform vehicle inspections and maintenance.
• Address customer complaints professionally.

Skills

Customer Service

Safety Awareness

Interpersonal Skills

Reliability

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS

CB Radio

Trip Recorder

Job description

• Education :

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tasks

• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Professionalism in customer service
• Load and unload goods
• 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
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
• Transport and handle dangerous goods
• Perform repair work on heavy trucks

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Class 1 / 1F / A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Commercial Vehicle Operator's Registration (CVOR) Certificate
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
• First Aid Certificate
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

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

• Roll-off truck
• Extended length tractor-trailer combination
• Refrigerated
• Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
• Tow truck
• Tractor-trailer
• Citizens band (CB) radio
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation / travel experience

• Local
• Regional

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation / travel information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• 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
• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?