Class 1 & 3 (Towing, 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. Join us now and APPLY NOW**_
- **Valid Class 1 or Class 3 for a minimum of 3 years. You must have minimum 3 years of insurance history.**_
- **COMMISSION BASIS**_

**TOW TRUCK DRIVER**
- Driving and operating a service one ton or flat deck for loading/towing vehicles
- Responding to various calls such as basic tows, recoveries, police calls, roadblocks, accidents, and jump starts on **cars/trucks.**
- Communicate with dispatch, customers, and service providers in a courteous and respectful manner.
- Provide the best possible customer service to all.
- Load/unload vehicles from various equipment. This may include the use of chains, winch, wheel scoops and dollies and other equipment.
- Use of company issued mobile phone and tablet to complete jobs and provide information to the office.
- Complete daily paperwork as required.
- Complete routine maintenance on equipment, such as replacing fluids, belts, batteries, lights, hoses, fueling and greasing.

**Flat Deck Drivers**
- 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 for minimum of 3 Years. 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.

**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 and common-sense solutions. We focus on collaborative efforts and always take the time to see the funny side of life We offer a competitive compensation package and are strong believers in work/life balance.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Application question(s):

- Must have open availability for 12 hour shifts. Yes or No.

Must be available to travel out of town.
- You must be able to pass a police check if hired. Yes or No
- Must have a clean 5 year commercial drivers abstract issued within the last 30 days. Yes or No

Licence/Certification:

- Class 1 minimum of 3 years with 18 speed min 1 yr. (required)

Work Location: In person