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Articulated Truck Driver

OSCA 713231

Employed

4,000

Part-time share

14.1%

Female share

7%

Median age

51 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Articulated Truck Driver is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

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About this career

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

What they typically do

  • 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

Where they work

Transport, Postal and Warehousing

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as an Articulated Truck Driver.

No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.