7311-11 Heavy Truck Driver
Drives heavy trucks, requiring specially endorsed classes of licence, to transport bulky goods and materials.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate II or higher qualification or at least 1 years relevant experience. Registration or licensing is required.
Tasks Include:
- manoeuvres vehicles into position for loading or unloading
- assists with or carries out loading or unloading operations, using various lifting or tipping devices
- estimates weights to comply with load limitations, and ensures safe distribution of weight
- ensures goods are stowed and securely covered, to prevent loss and damage
- verifies loading documents, checks condition of goods and obtains certification of deliveries
- checks destinations of goods, and determines most appropriate routes
- maintains logbooks detailing vehicle movements
- carries out minor maintenance to vehicles, and arranges major maintenance and repairs
- may transport dangerous goods, such as explosives or petroleum products
Specialisations:
Livestock Haulier
Road Train Driver
Tanker Driver
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