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Job Description

Posted on March 27, 2024 by Employer details Mid Island Towing & Transport Ltd 

Job details

  • Location4900 JORDAN AVENUE Nanaimo, BCV9T 2H8
  • Salary18.00 to 21.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 hours per week
  • Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
  • Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Early Morning, Morning
  • Start date Starts as soon as possible
  • Benefits: Health benefits
  • vacancies1 vacancy

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Will train

Work setting

  • Urban area
  • Retail business
  • Transportation

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Light cleaning duties
  • Maintain work records and logs
  • Perform general office duties
  • Provide customer service
  • Advise vehicle operators of traffic and other problems
  • Dispatch personnel according to schedules and work orders
  • Dispatch personnel as required by emergency situations
  • Operate radio equipment
  • Process and transmit information and instructions to co-ordinate the activities of vehicle operators and crews using dispatching equipment
  • Respond to urgent calls from individual who find themselves in life threatening situation and who require assistance
  • Schedule assignments and co-ordinate activities of vehicle operators, crews and equipment

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

  • Dispatch management service software
  • Mapping and data visualization software
  • Electronic mail
  • Electronic scheduler
  • Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
  • Spreadsheet
  • Switchboard 1-25 lines
  • Internet
  • MS Windows

Service experience

  • Snow removal
  • Tow truck
  • Trucking

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check
  • Bondable

Transportation/travel information

  • Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Attention to detail
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure

Personal suitability

  • Client focus
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan

Who can apply to this job?

Only apply to this job if:

  • You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
  • You have a valid Canadian work permit.

If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.

How to apply

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By email

mike@midislandtowing.com

In person

4900 JORDAN AVENUENANAIMO, BCV9T 2H8Between 08:00 a.m. and 05:00 p.m.

How-to-apply instructions

Here is what you must include in your application:

  • Cover letter
  • References attesting experience

This job posting includes screening questions. Please answer the following questions when applying:

  • Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?

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