Becoming a Truck Driver (General) in Queensland

About this role

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

What you might do day-to-day in this job

Typical tasks for a Truck Driver (General) include:

• 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.