7132 Articulated and Tanker Truck Drivers
7132 Articulated and Tanker Truck Drivers
Transport goods in articulated and tanker trucks, often over long distances.
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.
OSCA skill level
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
713231 Articulated Truck Driver
Drives an articulated truck, requiring a specially endorsed class of licence, to transport goods, often over long-haul distances.
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).
Specialisations
- Linehaul Driver
- Livestock Transporter
- Logging Truck Driver
- Road Train Driver
- Semi Trailer Driver
- Vehicle Haulage Driver
Skill level: 3
Main tasks
- 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
713232 Tanker Truck Driver
Drives a tanker truck, requiring a specially endorsed class of licence, to transport bulk liquids.
Registration or licensing is required.
Alternative title
- Tanker Driver
Specialisations
- Milk Tanker Driver
- Petrol Tanker Driver
- Water Tanker Driver
Skill level: 3
Main tasks
- 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