Long Haul Tow Truck Driver

• Posted by : Pacific Towing and Recovery

 September 01, 2026 - August 31, 2027

• Job category : Driving

• Salary : 37.00 to 40.00 hourly

         

Job Description

Long Haul Tow Truck Driver

This position is for Long Haul Tow Truck Driver and involves specialized towing, vehicle recovery, and long-distance transportation assignments. Candidates must be able to safely operate heavy-duty tow trucks and handle disabled commercial vehicles and roadside recovery situations.

Position Details

• Position: Long Haul Tow Truck Driver
• Location: 1385 Shawson Dr, Mississauga, ON L4W 1C4
• Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
• Salary: $37.00–$40.00 per hour, to be negotiated
• Hours: 40–60 hours per week
• Vacancies: 5
• Work Location: On the road
• Travel: Long-haul, overnight and extended travel as required

Job Duties

• Drive tow truck to the scene of vehicle breakdown or accident across long distances
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• Perform pre-trip, en-route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Provide assistance in emergency situations such as civil disorder, natural disaster and major accidents.
• Perform basic mechanic skills such as changing tires, replacing batteries, or fixing broken wires.
• Tow wrenched vehicles across long distances and perform roading assistance
• Recover the broken vehicle and transport the vehicle safely to the garage.
• Required to respond to the accident scene at any time of emergency.

Requirements

• Secondary school graduation certificate.
• Experience as an asset but towing/recovery capability is the operational requirement.
• Valid AZ Class Licence.
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement.

Towing Industry Qualifications and Requirements

• A background in the towing, recovery, roadside assistance, or vehicle recovery industry is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated proficiency in operating tow trucks and carrying out towing and vehicle recovery operations.
• Familiarity with handling disabled vehicles and responding to roadside breakdowns, recovery calls, and emergency towing situations.
• Ability to safely secure, load, transport, and unload vehicles and equipment.
• Knowledge of towing, vehicle recovery, load securement, and roadside safety procedures.
• Ability to inspect and operate towing and recovery equipment, including winches, chains, straps, hooks, hydraulic systems, and related equipment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspection procedures for tow trucks and towing equipment.
• Ability to perform or assist with emergency roadside repairs and basic preventive maintenance.
• Ability to operate GPS and other navigation systems and adjust routes based on road, traffic, weather, and recovery conditions.
• Willingness and ability to travel for extended periods, including overnight and long-distance towing assignments.
• Availability for early morning, evening, night, weekend, on-call, and emergency towing and recovery assignments.
• Satisfactory driving abstract and licence verification.
• Ability to successfully complete company-required driving, towing, recovery, and safety assessments.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and maintain professionalism when dealing with customers, roadside emergencies, and vehicle recovery situations.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume to:

Pacific Towing and Recovery
1385 Shawson Dr, Mississauga, ON L4W 1C4
Email: info@pacifictowing.ca
Phone: 905-407-0000
Website: www.pacifictowing.ca