Tow Truck Driver - Service Vehicle Operator

AMA - Alberta Motor Association • Edmonton, AB

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Our AMA brand is important to us, and we set the bar for the towing industry. One in five Albertans are an AMA member and count on us to keep them safe. AMA leads the towing industry in compensation, providing a competitive base salary and an achievable performance incentive program with earning potential up to $28.50 / hour to start. In addition, we offer an amazing career with paid comprehensive training, employer-paid benefit plan, company-provided safety apparel, and safety that repeatedly surpasses the industry standards. AMA uses the best towing equipment available and provides a first-class member experience. Becoming an AMA Service Vehicle Operator is a prospective career change option into the dynamic towing industry, no prior tow experience is required. Successful candidates will be trained on standard service vehicle operation and required to work 8-hour shifts alternating biweekly between morning shifts (6:00 am – 2:00 pm or 7:00 am – 3:00 pm) and afternoon shifts (3:00 pm – 11:00 pm or 4:00 pm – 12:00 am). Weekend coverage alternates every 4 weeks (4 weeks of Monday to Friday, 4 weeks of working Saturday and Sunday with 2 days off during the week). Plus, the opportunity to work additional hours and earn overtime is also available.

Requirements

• High school diploma, or relevant experience.
• Valid Class 5 with fewer than six demerit points at any one time.
• Comfortable operating a full-size pick-up truck.
• Genuine passion for helping your fellow Albertans.
• Ability to thrive while working and being outdoors, in all of our seasons!
• Able to pass a Police Information Check to be licensed for the Automotive Lock Bypass license.

Nice To Haves

• Good grasp of city routes.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Fleet Supervisor.
• Work rotational shift work (including weekdays, evenings, weekends & statutory holidays).
• Actively work outdoors in all weather conditions - sometimes in a single day!
• Cover extended areas of the city to respond to our members when they need service, minor mechanical assistance, or towing.
• Ensure that AMA vehicles, communication equipment, and tools are kept clean, orderly, and in good working condition.
• Promote AMA memberships and provide general information about AMA to our members.
• Stay up to date on your knowledge of our communications and operating equipment.
• Make sure Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used and worn at all times.
• Keep yourself and everyone else safe by ensuring all engineered controls, safe work procedures/ policies, environmental issues, rules and work practices are followed as outlined in the Service Vehicle Operator handbook.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and flexible benefits, with five packages to choose from and up to $3,000 in health and wellness spending accounts.
• Employer-paid retirement savings program, including 5% AMA contribution and 5% matching.
• Employee-exclusive discounts on travel, insurance, memberships, driver education, registry services, and more.
• Free travel medical insurance for you and your immediate family.
• Ongoing professional development, with unlimited learning opportunities, full Udemy access, and dedicated time for personal growth.
• Paid vacation and personal days, including three weeks of vacation to start, a Me Day, a Volunteer Day, and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
• A generous annual allowance for work apparel, safety footwear and AMA uniforms totalling $850.00/year.
• A shift schedule that is given three months in advance with no overnight or split shifts.
• Overtime opportunities are available as well.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED