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Truck Driver (General)

ANZSCO 733111

Employed

148,400

Part-time share

16%

Female share

4%

Median age

48 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Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy.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

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

What they typically do

  • 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.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
29.2%
VIC
24.6%
QLD
22.6%
WA
12.7%
SA
7%
TAS
2.5%
NT
0.7%
ACT
0.7%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Truck Driver (General).