What You’ll Do
As a tow truck operator, your responsibilities will include:
- Safely loading, transporting, and unloading vehicles
- Properly securing vehicles and other loads using straps, chains, and related equipment
- Winching and recovering vehicles from ditches, snow, mud, and other difficult situations
- Responding to breakdowns, collisions, and roadside service calls
- Operating towing and recovery equipment safely and responsibly
- Completing basic inspections of the tow truck and equipment
- Accurately completing required paperwork and service documentation
- Communicating professionally and courteously with customers, emergency personnel, and other members of the public
- Working outdoors in varying weather and road conditions
Position Requirements
- Valid Class 5 driver’s licence (non-GDL)
- Clean driver’s abstract
- Satisfactory criminal record check
- Willingness to work scheduled day and night shifts
- Air Brake (Q) Endorsement is an asset but not required
- General mechanical knowledge would be beneficial
- No previous towing experience is necessary—we will provide training
Day-shift operators must remain available at the County Towing office during regular office hours when not responding to calls. Night-shift operators may remain at the office or be on call from a residence located within a 15-minute drive of Westlock.
The first three months of employment will be considered a probationary period. An in-house operator evaluation will be completed at the end of probation and every three months thereafter. Following a successful evaluation, the possibility of a guaranteed compensation arrangement may be discussed.
If you are responsible, mechanically inclined, comfortable working independently, and interested in building a career in the towing industry, we would be pleased to hear from you!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35,000.00-$55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience, Personal or Professional, with loading/unloading equipment or vehicles onto trucks or trailers?
- Do you have experience, Personal or Professional, with towing and reversing a trailer, (Fifth Wheel and/or Bumper Pull)
- Do you have experience, Personal or Professional, with vehicle/equipment maintenance or repairs?
- Do you reside within 20 minutes of Westlock or are planning to relocate within 20 minutes of Westlock before the end of the three month probationary period?
- Due to insurance implications, Are you older then 24 years of age.
Licence/Certification:
- Class 5 Drivers License or Higher (required)
Work Location: In person
