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Drivers / Movers

Tow truck driver Permanent Full Time

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

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

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
  • Load and unload goods
  • Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
  • Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
  • Pay and receive payments for goods
  • 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

  • Air Brakes Endorsement
  • Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
  • Class 3/3F/DF Licence (trailer truck, vehicles with more than 3 axles)
  • Extended Trailer Combination Permit or Endorsement

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

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

Type of trucking and equipment

  • Flatbed
  • Tow truck
  • Tractor-trailer

Transportation/travel experience

  • Local
  • Short-haul

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Basic security clearance
  • Criminal record check
  • Driver’s validity licence check
  • Driving record check (abstract)
  • Drug test

Transportation/travel information

  • Valid driver’s licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Attention to detail
  • Large workload
  • Overtime required
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Sitting

Weight handling

  • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

  • Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

Other benefits

  • Learning/training paid by employer

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Job Overview

  • Listing ID: 1338
  • Date Posted:
  • Location: Hebbville, NS
  • Job Title: Tow truck driver
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