Tow Truck Driver
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 4
- Major group
- Machinery Operators and Drivers
Classification
- Major group
- 7Machinery Operators and Drivers
- Sub-major group
- 71Road and Rail Drivers
- Minor group
- 713Truck Drivers
- Unit group
- 7131General Truck Drivers
Description
Drives a tow truck, requiring a specially endorsed class of licence, to transport broken-down motor vehicles.
Specialisations
- Mechanic Recovery (Army)
Unit group
7131 · General Truck DriversDescription
Transport goods in rigid trucks, often over short distances.
Skill level
Australia
4
Occupation skill level 4
Tasks
Tasks include
- Drives a tow truck to the location of broken-down or damaged motor vehicles
- Attaches vehicles securely onto the tow truck using appropriate equipment
- Transports broken-down or damaged vehicles to designated repair facilities or other requested locations
- Unloads vehicles safely at requested locations
- Completes necessary paperwork and documentation for each tow
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/browse-classification/7/71/713/7131
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/data-downloads/OSCA%20Category%20Descriptions.xlsx
The supplied migration lists use ANZSCO codes, not OSCA codes.