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tow truck driver

Posted on November 08, 2024 by Employer details PROFESSIONAL TOWING SERVICES INC.

Job details

  • Location66 LEWIS ROADGuelph, ONN1H 1G1
  • Workplace information On site
  • Salary28.50 hourly / 40 hours per week
  • Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
  • Starts as soon as possible
  • vacancies 1 vacancy
  • Source Job Bank #3144941

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

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

Responsibilities

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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

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

Experience and specialization

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

Additional information

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
  • Overtime required
  • Physically demanding
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Sitting

Personal suitability

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

Who can apply to this job?

The employer accepts applications from:

  • Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
  • Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.

Advertised until

2024-12-08

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tow truck driver NOC 73300 Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region
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