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713231 · OSCA 2024

Articulated Truck Driver

Classification: Occupation
Skill level: 3
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: 7132Articulated and Tanker Truck Drivers

Description

Drives an articulated truck, requiring a specially endorsed class of licence, to transport goods, often over long-haul distances.

Specialisations

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

Unit group

7132 · Articulated and Tanker Truck Drivers

Description

Transport goods in articulated and tanker trucks, often over long distances.

Skill level

Occupation skill level 3

Australia

3

Tasks

Tasks include

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

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