Tanker 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 a tanker truck, requiring a specially endorsed class of licence, to transport bulk liquids.
Alternative titles
- Tanker Driver
Specialisations
- Milk Tanker Driver
- Petrol Tanker Driver
- Water Tanker Driver
Unit group
7132 · Articulated and Tanker Truck DriversDescription
Transport goods in articulated and tanker trucks, often over long distances.
Skill level
Australia
3
Occupation skill level 3
Tasks
Tasks include
- 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
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/browse-classification/7/71/713/7132
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/data-downloads/OSCA%20Category%20Descriptions.xlsx
The supplied migration lists use ANZSCO codes, not OSCA codes.