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Tow Truck Driver

OSCA 713132·ANZSCO 733115

Employed

2,200

Part-time share

23.1%

Female share

2.2%

Median age

44 yrs

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

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About this career

Drives a tow truck, requiring a specially endorsed class of licence, to transport broken-down motor vehicles.

What they typically do

  • 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

Where they work

Transport, Postal and Warehousing

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.

No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.