Drivers of Animal-drawn Vehicles and Machinery

Drivers of animal-drawn vehicles and machinery drive animal-drawn vehicles to transport passengers or goods, as well as animal-drawn machinery usually in connection with farming. Tasks include - (a) harnessing animals and hitching them to vehicles or machinery; (b) loading or unloading goods, or assisting passengers in getting on or off a vehicle; (c) driving animals in the desired direction with due regard to other traffic and traffic regulations; (d) collecting fares or charges; (e) driving animals to haul wagons in mines or quarries; (f) driving animals hitched to farm or other machinery; (g) driving working elephants; (h) maintaining vehicle or machinery, making minor repairs and installing replacement parts; (i) grooming and feeding animals. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Animal-drawn vehicle driver - Animal train driver - Mahout Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Jockey - 3421.