Career pathway
Tanker Driver
ANZSCO 733114
Employed
3,800
Part-time share
11%
Female share
3%
Median age
52 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.
About this career
Tanker Drivers drive tanker trucks requiring a specially endorsed class of licence, to transport bulk liquids.
What they typically do
- Fills tanker as necessary from main supply tanks or from a series of tanks if collecting milk.
- Drives vehicle from loading to discharge points.
- Attaches hosing couplings and operates truck pump to fill or discharge load.
- Ensures all safety and security procedures are followed.
- Makes regular checks of the vehicle, holding tank and couplings.
- Keeps all documentation requirements for specific load type.
States and territories
Share of workers by location
QLD
29.5%
NSW
26.4%
VIC
22.3%
WA
11.7%
SA
6.5%
TAS
2.2%
NT
0.9%
ACT
0.4%
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Tanker Driver.
- View qualification
Certificate IV in Specialist Driving Operations
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