Articulated Truck Drivers, Delivery Drivers and Tanker Truck Drivers are excluded from this unit group. Articulated Truck Drivers are included in Occupation 713231 Articulated Truck Driver. Delivery Drivers are included in Minor Group 712 Delivery Drivers. Tanker Truck Drivers are included in Occupation 713232 Tanker Truck Driver.

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience

Registration or licensing is required.

Articulated Truck Drivers, Delivery Drivers and Tanker Truck Drivers are excluded from this occupation. Articulated Truck Drivers are included in Occupation 713231 Articulated Truck Driver. Delivery Drivers are included in Minor Group 712 Delivery Drivers. Tanker Truck Drivers are included in Occupation 713232 Tanker Truck Driver. 

• Cement Mixer Driver
• Compactor Driver (Waste Collection)

• Drives and manoeuvres a truck into position for loading and unloading goods
• Drives a truck to transport goods to designated locations
• Communicates with dispatchers and other truck drivers to coordinate deliveries
• Maintains accurate records of goods transported, including delivery times and locations
• Performs routine maintenance on the truck, such as checking oil and tyre pressure

Registration or licensing is required.

• Mechanic Recovery (Army)

• Drives a tow truck to the location of broken-down or damaged motor vehicles
• Attaches vehicles securely onto the tow truck using appropriate equipment
• Transports broken-down or damaged vehicles to designated repair facilities or other requested locations
• Unloads vehicles safely at requested locations
• Completes necessary paperwork and documentation for each tow

Rigid and Tow Truck Drivers are excluded from this unit group. Rigid truck drivers are included in Occupation 713131 Truck Driver (General). Tow Truck Drivers are included in Occupation 713132 Tow Truck Driver.

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• 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

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).

• Linehaul Driver
• Livestock Transporter
• Logging Truck Driver
• Road Train Driver
• Semi Trailer Driver
• Vehicle Haulage Driver

• 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

Registration or licensing is required.

• Tanker Driver

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

• Inspects and maintains a tanker truck to ensure it is in proper working condition
• Loads and unloads bulk liquids into the tanker truck
• Drives the tanker truck to transport bulk liquids to designated locations
• Follows all safety regulations and procedures while operating the tanker truck
• Monitors the levels and conditions of bulk liquids during transportation
• Completes necessary paperwork and documentation for each delivery