Truck Driver (General)
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 4
- Major group
- Machinery Operators and Drivers
Classification
- Major group
- 7Machinery Operators and Drivers
- Sub-major group
- 71Road and Rail Drivers
- Minor group
- 713Truck Drivers
- Unit group
- 7131General Truck Drivers
Description
Drives a rigid truck, requiring a specially endorsed class of licence, to transport goods, usually over short distances.
Specialisations
- Cement Mixer Driver
- Compactor Driver (Waste Collection)
Unit group
7131 · General Truck DriversDescription
Transport goods in rigid trucks, often over short distances.
Skill level
Australia
4
Occupation skill level 4
Tasks
Tasks include
- 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
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/browse-classification/7/71/713/7131
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/data-downloads/OSCA%20Category%20Descriptions.xlsx