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Tow Truck Driver

ANZSCO 733115

Employed

2,600

Part-time share

22%

Female share

2%

Median age

45 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.

About this career

Tow Truck Drivers drive tow trucks requiring a specially endorsed class of licence, to transport broken-down motor vehicles.

What they typically do

  • Travels to scene of accident, illegal parking or other situation requiring towing.
  • Attaches towing equipment to vehicle or winches vehicle onto tilt-deck winch- truck.
  • Tows vehicle to depot or other location.
  • Carries out winching and heavy salvage.
  • Maintains and repairs equipment.
  • Keeps records.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
30.9%
QLD
24.2%
VIC
24.2%
WA
10%
SA
7.3%
TAS
1.4%
ACT
1.1%
NT
0.9%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Tow Truck Driver.

  • Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Electrical Systems)

    52883WA · AQF 6 · 1 providers

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  • Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Power Industry)

    52888WA · AQF 6 · 1 providers

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  • Advanced Diploma of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering

    UEE62525 · AQF 6 · 2 providers

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