Overview

What’s involved

Truck drivers safely collect and deliver general freight, livestock, liquids, machinery, plant, food, retail products and goods from one location to another, and are part of the logistics and supply chain. The size of the truck depends on the goods being transported and will determine the truck licence and experience that is required.

How do they spend their day?

A truck driver drives short or long haul to deliver goods and spends their day completing tasks such as:

  • Radio communication
  • Driving from one location to another
  • Securing loads
  • Assessing load weight
  • Unloading goods
  • Managing rest periods
  • Filling in log books
  • Managing company paperwork
  • Keeping records

Occupation Insights

Average salary
$85,000 - $100,000 per year
Skills you will use
Manual handling
Mechanical aptitude
Navigation
Driving and technical skill
Securing loads

There are five heavy vehicle licence classes, Light Rigid, Medium Rigid, Heavy Rigid, Heavy Combination or Multicombination truck licence.

A valid driver's license appropriate for the type of truck being operated is required. Experience in truck driving, preferably in the aquaculture or fisheries industry, is beneficial. Note: A Light Rigid licence is considered entry level into truck driving and must be held for two years before progression to a heavy rigid licence. It will take a minimum of 5 years for a driver to be licenced to drive all heavy vehicle classes.

Safe driving technical skills, securing loads, speed limits and road rules, mechanical aptitude, navigation, manual handling, emergency procedures, log book requirements.

Fit, responsible, enjoys driving and working alone, good with time management