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

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

• AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

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 the condition of goods, and obtaining certification of deliveries

Occupations:

• 733111 Truck Driver (General)
• 733112 Aircraft Refueller
• 733113 Furniture Removalist
• 733114 Tanker Driver
• 733115 Tow Truck Driver

733111 Truck Driver (General)

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

Skill Level: 4

Specialisations:

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

733112 Aircraft Refueller

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

Skill Level: 4

Specialisation:

• Ground Crewman Aircraft Support (Army)

733113 Furniture Removalist

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

Skill Level: 4

Specialisations:

• Office Mover

733114 Tanker Driver

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

Skill Level: 4

Specialisations:

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

733115 Tow Truck Driver

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

Skill Level: 4

Specialisation:

• Mechanic Recovery (Army)