Tow Truck Operator

1 day ago

Edmonton, Canada Cliffs Towing Full time

**About the Tow Truck Driver
- Heavy Wrecker**:
Being a tow truck operator takes guts, when everyone else is off the road, you are there to help the stuck, stranded, and deserted. Heavy Wrecker Operators are responsible for clean-up of major incidents with large vehicles/cargo which might include roll-overs, collisions, breakdowns, etc. Often dealing with the client directly and required to complete regular inspections and general maintenance on their truck.

**Key Responsibilities and Duties**:

- Driving and operating a heavy-duty wrecker safely and efficiently on or off the highway, in traffic and under adverse climatic conditions.
- Right overturned vehicles which may require the use of movable or non-movable booms and/or power winches; rigs various vehicles to be righted or towed using accepted procedures; uses booms to lift vehicles for towing; tows vehicles to designated locations.
- Performs pre/post inspections along with routine maintenance such as replace hoses, belts, batteries, check and tighten loose parts, checks oil, grease, water, lights and mirrors and any other items effecting the safe operation of the vehicle.
- Interact and communicate with customers & dispatch in a courteous and respectful manner, building relationships and trust.
- Connecting/attaching a vehicle to the tow truck and transporting (this may include using a chain, winch, steering locks, and other devices as well as fixing lights onto the towed vehicle.
- Removal of Drive Shaft of Towed Vehicle in a safe and efficient manner.
- Securing, tarping and ensuring the safety and security of cargo.
- Write up reports of service; completion of daily paperwork (trip logs, billing information/payment receipts, pre/post inspections etc.).

**Qualifications and Competencies**:

- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally while consistently providing co-workers and our customers with professional and outstanding service.
- Be able to prioritize and remain flexible in continually changing situations.
- Experience in vehicular rigging.
- Class 1 driver’s license with a clean abstract.
- Provide a clear Criminal Records Check.
- Minimum of 2 years previous heavy towing/towing experience preferred.
- Can prioritize and multi task and remain flexible in continually changing situations.
- Strong attention to detail and remain focused on tasks. The location of parts and component systems of trucks and vehicles.
- Performing light maintenance on various vehicles.

**Working Conditions**:

- Must be able to work various shifts or flexible work schedules as needed.
- Regularly required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to manipulate, handle or feel; reach with hands or arms; also required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Occasionally required to lift up to 90 pounds.
- Must be able to work in inclement weather.

ALL CANDIDATES MUST PROVIDE A 5-YEAR COMMERCIAL DRIVING ABSTRACT AND COMPLETE A DRIVER PROFILE FOR INSURANCE PURPOSES; APPLICANTS MUST NOT HAVE ANY MORE THAN TWO MINOR CONVICTIONS WITHIN A 3 YEAR PERIOD.

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE A POLICE CLEARANCE WITH VULNERABLE SECTOR CHECK COMPLETED.

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