tow truck driver

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma
  
  

Experience

No experience (will train)

On site

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

Work setting

• Various locations
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
  
  

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Driver's License (Class 3 or D)
  
  

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
  
  

Type of trucking and equipment

• Tow truck
  
  

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
  
  

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
  
  

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
  
  

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
  
  

Support for youths

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
  
  

Support for Indigenous people

• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers