Tow truck driver
Tow truck drivers tow and move various vehicles and, if necessary, provide small-scale technical assistance, for example, in starting the vehicle. In addition to mastering towing equipment and methods, the work requires technical expertise and customer service skills. Carefulness and attention to occupational safety are important in the work, as the towing site may include a busy motorway or a narrow street.
Companies providing towing services.
Tow truck drivers must be familiar with the towing equipment and methods. Versatile technical expertise is beneficial. Tow truck drivers must be familiar with road traffic rules and ensure that towing operations are carried out safely, both for the driver and for other road users. This requires alertness, attentiveness, and anticipation.
Customer focus is an important aspect of this work. Language skills are an advantage. The profession requires a willingness to work shifts.
- health and safety measures in transportation
- operation of transport equipment
- parking regulations
Upper secondary vocational institutions offer Vocational Qualification in Logistics, where you can specialise in transport services. The qualification title is driver, bus driver, or articulated vehicle driver.
Lorry drivers are also required to have professional competence training.
The requirement is a C-category driving licence and professional qualification in freight transport. For more information on the requirements, contact Traficom.
Median salary
3308 €/mo
Private sector
3315 €/mo
Public sector
2867 €/mo
The data is based on the median income, meaning the amount of salary which is the middle of the salary amounts arranged in order of magnitude.
Source: Statistics Finland's structural statistics on wages and salaries
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