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Tow truck driver

Job in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Listing for: Response Towing
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-19
Job specializations:
  • Transportation
    Driver, Transportation Logistics, Truck Driver
Job Description & How to Apply Below
  • Work Term:

    Permanent
  • Work Language:

    English
  • Hours:

    35 to 40 hours per week
  • Education:

    Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  • Experience:

    7 months to less than 1 year
  • Work setting
  • Various locations
  • Tasks
  • Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
  • Address customers' complaints or concerns
  • Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
  • Professionalism in customer service
  • Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
  • Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
  • Perform brake adjustments
  • Perform emergency roadside repairs
  • Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection 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
  • Documentation knowledge
  • Accident or incident reports
  • Driver logbook
  • Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
  • Maintenance and repair reports
  • Trip reports
  • Transportation/travel experience
  • Provincial/territorial
  • Security and safety
  • Criminal record check
  • Transportation/travel information
  • Valid driver's licence
  • Work conditions and physical capabilities
  • Attention to detail
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Large workload
  • Physically demanding
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Sitting
  • Weight handling
  • Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
  • Personal suitability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Hardworking
  • Patience
  • Screening questions
  • Are you authorized to work in Canada?
  • Are you available for shift or on-call work?
  • Are you willing to relocate for this position?
  • Do you have experience working in this field?
  • Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
  • Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?
  • Employment terms options
  • Evening
  • Flexible hours
  • Morning
  • Night
  • Day
  • Financial benefits
  • Gratuities
  • Mileage paid
  • Other benefits
  • Other benefits
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