Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 47'840 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 50'900 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 62'350 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 75'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 59'500 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 53'200 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsVehicles
TCS-Patrouilleur/in
You help drivers quickly and competently when their car breaks down.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
TCS-Patrouilleur/in repair vehicles on site, organise tow truck services, and provide first aid.
FieldVehicles
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryAutomotive
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Vehicle Cleaner. Based on 41 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
-4% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 53'200 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 43'680 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 50'300 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 50'900 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade / Wholesaling | CHF 54'210 | 6 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 54'075 | 8 |
| Transport / Logistics | CHF 48'200 | 8 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 42'900 | 5 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 TCS-Patrouilleur/in
Official education path
You complete your training with a finished vocational apprenticeship in the vehicle sector, followed by an internal introduction for the TCS-Patrouilleur/in role.
Prerequisites
- TCS-internal basic training as a Patrouilleur/in
Requirements
- Friendly and positive demeanor
- Willingness to work flexibly
- Enjoyment in dealing with people
- High degree of reliability
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical understanding
- Communication skills
- Stress resistance
- Reliability
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You arrive at the breakdown site, diagnose the fault, and quickly replace the defective part. Then you arrange for the vehicle to continue its journey and ensure everything runs smoothly.
- You diagnose mechanical or electrical faults in the vehicle directly on site.
- You replace defective parts and get the vehicle running again.
- You advise stressed road users and clearly explain the next steps.
- You organise tow truck services when a repair on site is not possible.
- You provide first aid at accident scenes and secure the danger zone.
- You assist during official vehicle inspections and check road safety.
Working conditions
You work mainly on roads, motorways, and at accident sites across the country. Occasionally, you also assist in workshops or at official inspection stations.
Where to learn
- Touring Club Schweiz Human ResourcesBuholzstrasse 40, 6032 Emmen
Strengths
- Technical understanding
- Communication skills
- Stress resistance
- Reliability
Trade-offs
- Weather dependency
- Time pressure
- Emotional strain
- Willingness to work shifts
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