Truck Drivers (General)

Truck Drivers (General) drive heavy trucks requiring a specially endorsed class of licence, to transport bulky goods.

What the job involves

• Manoeuvres vehicles into position for loading and unloading

• Loads and unloads vehicles using lifting and tipping devices

• Observes safety requirements when loading and unloading vehicles

• Makes regular quality checks of vehicles to ensure they can be driven safely

• Estimates weights to comply with load limitations and ensure safe distribution of weight

• Ensures goods are stowed and securely covered to prevent loss and damage

• Verifies loading documents, checks condition of goods and obtain certification of deliveries