Truck Drivers

Truck Drivers drive heavy trucks, removal vans, tankers and tow trucks to transport bulky goods and liquids.

Most occupations in this field typically require an Australian Qualification Framework Certificate II or III.

At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Registration or licensing is required.

Tasks Include:

• manoeuvring vehicles into position for loading and unloading
• loading and unloading vehicles using lifting and tipping devices
• observing safety requirements when loading and unloading vehicles
• making regular quality checks of vehicles to ensure they can be driven safely
• estimating weights to comply with load limitations and ensuring safe distribution of weight
• ensuring goods are stowed and securely covered to prevent loss and damage
• verifying loading documents, checking condition of goods and obtaining certification of deliveries

Occupations:

• Truck Driver (General) 
• Aircraft Refueller 
• Furniture Removalist 
• Tanker Driver 
• Tow Truck Driver

Truck Driver (General)

Drives a heavy truck, requiring a specially endorsed class of licence, to transport bulky goods. Registration or licensing is required.

Specialisations:

• Cement Mixer Driver 
• Compactor Driver (Rubbish Collection) 
• Haulpak Driver 
• Kaitaraiwa Taraka (NZ)
• Livestock Haulier 
• Logging Truck Driver 
• Road Train Driver 
• Tilt Tray Driver

Aircraft Refueller

Drives a tanker truck filled with aviation fuel to waiting aircraft, attaches a fuel hose to aircraft fuel tank and fills it with fuel. Registration or licensing is required.

Specialisation:

• Ground Crewman Aircraft Support (Army)

Furniture Removalist

Drives a removal van or truck to move household and office furniture and equipment between locations. Registration or licensing is required.

Specialisations:

• Office Mover

Tanker Driver

Drives a tanker truck, requiring a specially endorsed class of licence, to transport bulk liquids. Registration or licensing is required.

Specialisations:

• Milk Tanker Driver 
• Petrol Tanker Driver 
• Water Tanker Driver

Tow Truck Driver

Drives a tow truck, requiring a specially endorsed class of licence, to transport broken-down motor vehicles. Registration or licensing is required.

Specialisation:

• Mechanic Recovery (Army)