7131 General Truck Drivers
7131 General Truck Drivers
Transport goods in rigid trucks, often over short distances.
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.
OSCA skill level
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
713131 Truck Driver (General)
Drives a rigid truck, requiring a specially endorsed class of licence, to transport goods, usually over short distances.
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.
Specialisations
- Cement Mixer Driver
- Compactor Driver (Waste Collection)
Skill level: 4
Main tasks
- 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
713132 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)
Skill level: 4
Main tasks
- 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