Class 1 & 3 (Transport & Flatdeck) Operators Needed

_**Do you have a Class 1 or 3? Are you looking for a new challenge and a fulfilling career in helping people? You are there to help the stuck, stranded, and deserted. You will learn and or expand your knowledge in vehicle recovery work and help people at the same time.**_
- **Are you a Class 1 Operator (18 speed) who has experience transporting goods throughout North America?**_
- **APPLY NOW**_
- **PAY COMMISSION BASIS**_

**Flat Deck Drivers: (Valid Class 1, 3 or 5 Non-GDL)**
- Driving and operating units based on your qualifications and ability (Units assigned to driver)
- Respond to a various range of towing and transportation calls
- Interact and communicate with our team and customers in a courteous and respectful manner by building relationships.
- Connecting/attaching a vehicle or equipment to the tow truck and transporting effectively (this may include using chains, straps, winch cable, steering locks, and other devices as well as fixing lights onto the towed vehicle).
- Experience with heavy winching, mechanical knowledge and experience driving across Western Canada an asset
- Write up reports of services completed; accept payment by cash, credit cards and customers accounts.
- Transporting and towing a wide range of vehicles, including light to heavy duty equipment plus commercial equipment.

**Transport Drivers: (Valid Class 1 - MUST HAVE AT LEAST 1 YEAR OF 18 SPEED EXPERIENCE)**
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with customer while consistently providing customers with professional and outstanding service.
- Inspect the load Pre/Post Trip.
- Reviewing orders before and after delivery to ensure that the orders are complete, the charges are correct, and the customer is satisfied.
- Assisting with loading and unloading items from vehicles.
- Adhering to assigned routes and following time schedules.
- Abiding by all transportation laws and maintaining a safe driving record.
- Preparing reports and other documents relating to deliveries.

**Heavy Wrecker Operator: (Valid Class 1 - MUST HAVE 18 SPEED EXPERIENCE)**
- 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.
- 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 and 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.).
- **Experience in vehicular rigging**:

- **Minimum 2 years previous heavy towing/towing experience preferred.**

**Qualifications and Competencies for all positions**:

- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally while consistently providing our customers with professional and outstanding service.
- Be able to prioritize and multitask and remain flexible in continually changing situations.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Mechanical knowledge would be an asset.
- **MUST** **PROVIDE A 5-YEAR COMMERCIAL DRIVING ABSTRACT issued within the last 30 days and complete a Driver Profile Form for insurance purposes; APPLICANTS MUST NOT HAVE ANY MORE THAN THREE MINOR CONVICTIONS WITHIN A 3 YEAR PERIOD.**:

- **You must pass a police clearance with vulnerable sector check.**

**Working Conditions**:

- **Be flexible with work schedules**:

- 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.

**About Us**

Under tappCONNECT Inc. we have five established divisions Greater Edmonton Taxi Service, Cliffs, Prestige Limousine, J&P Auto, and Prestige Transportation., We provide a supportive and progressive work environment for our employees that will not only challenge, but encourage new ideas