# Competences — tow truck driver

Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/5d4e374f-adfa-48bc-ba34-e51915484251).

## Essential

- **accommodate cargo in freight transport vehicle** (skill/competence)
- **check vehicle damage** (skill/competence)
- **determine itineraries of bulk trucks** (skill/competence)
- **drive vehicles** (skill/competence)
- **ensure vehicle operability** (skill/competence)
- **health and safety measures in transportation** (knowledge)
- **load bulk trucks** (skill/competence)
- **manoeuvre heavy trucks** (skill/competence)
- **operate emergency vehicle** (skill/competence)
- **operate towtruck** (skill/competence)
- **operation of transport equipment** (knowledge)
- **organise vehicle breakdown support** (skill/competence)
- **park vehicles in depot** (skill/competence)
- **parking regulations** (knowledge)
- **position vehicles for maintenance and repair** (skill/competence)

## Optional

- advise customers on motor vehicles (skill/competence)
- maintain vehicle service (skill/competence)
- mechanics of motor vehicles (knowledge)