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Operating Tow Truck - Hook-ups, Winching, Boosting, Tire Changes, Lock-outs, Driving Flatbed. 1A driver preferred but willing to accept class 5 for the right person. Require Driver's Abstract. Preferred experience but willing to train. Need people that don't mind shift work or long hours as we run 24 hrs 7 days a week. Must be reliable and drug free. Job is not limited to shift work as peak times can change depending on weather.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Type of Travel
- Local
- Provincial/territorial
- Short-haul
- Long-haul
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Willing to travel cross-border
- Willing to travel for extended periods
- Willing to travel overnight
- Valid driver's licence
- Public transportation is not available
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
- Driver's Licence (Class 1 or A)
Additional Skills
- Handle inquiries from customers
- Professionalism in customer service
Specific Skills
- Receive and relay information to central dispatcher
- Perform preventive maintenance
- Perform emergency roadside repairs
- Loading and unloading of goods
- Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
- Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
Type of Trucking and Equipment
- Flatbed
Communication Equipment Experience
- Satellite tracking (GPS) equipment
- Cellular phone
Security and Safety
- Bondable
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Drug test
Own Tools/Equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Documentation Knowledge
- Accident or incident reports
- Trip reports
- Maintenance and repair reports
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
- Driver logbook
Weight Handling
- Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)