Job Description

Company Summary

Established in 2008, we are a leading towing company in Edmonton area. We specialize in towing heavy-duty vehicles like transport trucks, yellow iron, school buses, commercial buses, RVs, and light-duty vehicles such as cars and motorcycles. We provide quality towing and recovery services safely and promptly, using best equipment operated by trained tow truck operators. Available 24/7, our services include flat tire changes, jump starts, fuel delivery, vehicle recovery, and lockout assistance.

Start Date: As soon as possible

Shift Work: Days, Evenings, Early morning, Morning, Weekends, Night, Shift, On-Call (irregular hours)

Terms of employment: Permanent Full-Time (30-60 hrs/week)

Job Duties:

• Drive special purpose trucks to tow heavy-duty vehicles like transport trucks, yellow iron, school buses, commercial buses, RVs, as well as light-duty vehicles such as cars and motorcycles.
• Operate and drive preliminary straight trucks or flatbed tow trucks to transport goods and materials on local and short interurban routes.
• Perform pre-trip, en-route and post-trip inspections.
• Oversee all aspects of connecting/disconnecting and towing both light-duty and heavy-duty vehicles.
• Ensuring safety and security of equipment, goods and materials being towed.
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, and other equipment.
• Receiving and relaying information to the company dispatcher.
• Perform roadside emergency services such as Vehicle Jump start, Vehicle Lockout, Flat tire, Roadside Assistance, Fuel Delivery, and Winchout Services.

Documentation knowledge

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

Type of trucking and equipment

• Flatbed
• Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
• Tow truck
• Tractor-trailer

Additional Skills

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Patience

Experience Required:

• None, Training will be provided.

Qualification/ Education:

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Valid Class 1 Drivers License with air brakes endorsement 

Transportation/travel information

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment.
• Work under pressure.
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety vest

Languages:

• English

How To Apply:

• Apply by sending updated resume and cover letter via email to: EdmontonTowing346@gmail.com