§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

tow truck driver

Tow truck drivers transport vehicles that are damaged, broken down, brand-new or immobilized by public authorities by operating a tow truck.

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Description

Tow truck drivers transport vehicles that are damaged, broken down, brand-new or immobilized by public authorities by operating a tow truck. They offer a variety of services such as emergency towing on the road or for police impoundment. Tow truck drivers operate towing equipment, arrange itineraries, and ensure safety during the entire transportation process.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

operation of transport equipment parking regulations health and safety measures in transportation

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

mechanics of motor vehicles

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

operate emergency vehicle drive vehicles park vehicles in depot organise vehicle breakdown support position vehicles for maintenance and repair determine itineraries of bulk trucks operate towtruck ensure vehicle operability load bulk trucks manoeuvre heavy trucks accommodate cargo in freight transport vehicle check vehicle damage

OPTIONALOptional competences

advise customers on motor vehicles maintain vehicle service

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)