Tow Truck Driver

MacCulloch's Truck Services Ltd.

Location Stellarton, NS

Salary 26.00 to 30.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 to 60 hours per week

Full time

Flexible Hours

Starts as soon as possible

Benefits: Health benefits

Languages English

Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: Experience an asset

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

Responsibilities:

Address customers' complaints or concerns

Professionalism in customer service

Load and unload goods

Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment

Perform emergency roadside repairs

Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspections 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

Perform repair work on heavy trucks

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Air Brakes Endorsement

Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)

Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Commercial Vehicle Operator's Registration (CVOR) Certificate

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

First Aid Certificate

Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

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

Type of trucking and equipment

Roll-off truck

Extended length tractor-trailer combination

Flatbed

Refrigerated

Straight truck (4,600 or lbs+ with 3+ axles)

Tow truck

Tractor-trailer

Communication systems experience

Citizens band (CB) radio

Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Trip recorder (on-board computer)

Transportation/travel experience

Local

Provincial/territorial

Regional

Short-haul

Additional information

Security and safety

Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

Drive manual transmission vehicle

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

Sitting

Weight handling

Up to 45 kg (100 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

Hardworking

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Until: 2025-06-13

NOTE: Never make payment to any employer, person, company, contractor or agency to get hired for a Job.

Contact: maccullochs@gmail.com