713231 Articulated Truck Driver

Registration or licensing is required.

Tanker Truck Drivers and Truck Drivers (General) are excluded from this occupation. Tanker Truck Drivers are included in Occupation 713232 Tanker Truck Driver. Truck Drivers (General) are included in Occupation 713131 Truck Driver (General).

• Livestock Haulier
• Logging Truck Driver
• Road Train Driver
• Vehicle Haulage Driver

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

• Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience

New Zealand

• Skill Level 3: NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience

• Drives and manoeuvres articulated truck and trailer combinations
• Couples and uncouples trailer combinations as required
• Loads and unloads goods using specialised vehicles, such as side loaders
• Performs maintenance and repairs on the truck, utilising specialised mechanical knowledge, particularly when driving in isolated areas
• Maintains knowledge of road rules relating to haulage across all states and territories
• Operates relevant company and client applications to provide real time visibility and trip reports
• Manages cargo weights to comply with load limitations and ensures safe distribution of weight
• May transport livestock or dangerous goods, complying with relevant safety standards