Tow Truck Driver
Tow truck drivers, also known as tow truck operators, safely transport vehicles to designated locations after breakdowns or accidents, providing roadside assistance and maintaining the tow truck and equipment.
Key Responsibilities :
- Towing and transporting vehicles : Driving to the scene of a breakdown or accident, securing the damaged vehicle to the tow truck, and safely transporting it to a designated location (e.g., service station, junkyard).
- Roadside assistance : Providing basic roadside assistance to stranded motorists, such as changing tires or jump-starting vehicles.
- Vehicle assessment : Assessing the damage to the towed vehicle and determining the appropriate towing method.
- Equipment maintenance : Maintaining the tow truck and its equipment in good working order, including performing routine inspections and repairs.
- Safety : Ensuring the safety of themselves, other drivers, and the public while operating the tow truck.
- Documentation : Completing necessary paperwork, such as towing reports and customer records.
- Communication : Communicating with dispatchers, customers, and other personnel.
- Following traffic laws :