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DOT Code: 919.663-026

Industry: automotive ser.
Alternate Titles: tow-car driver; wrecker operator

Drives tow-truck to move motor vehicles damaged by accident, stalled, or ticketed by police for traffic violation: Receives call or is dispatched to location by repair garage, automobile association, or police department by radio or telephone. Attaches antisway bar to vehicle by means of cable, chains, or other grappling devices, and hoists one end of vehicle, using hand or powered winch, to tow vehicle to repair garage or to police department's impounding area. May make minor repairs to vehicles along highway, such as replacing spark plugs, batteries, and light bulbs, and connecting loose wires. May perform other duties when not engaged in towing, such as Automobile-Service-Station Attendant (automotive ser.); Tire Repairer (automotive ser.). May dismantle vehicles to salvage parts, using such handtools as wrenches, pry bar, and hacksaws [Automobile Wrecker (wholesale tr.)]. May remove, bend, or cut parts of damaged vehicles preparatory to towing.

GOE: 05.08.03 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77