Heavy truck driver, Kaitaraiwa taraka nui
Also known as
- Linehaul driver, long haul driver, articulated driver, tow truck operator
Heavy truck drivers drive large trucks or truck and trailer units to transport goods and materials.
Duration
2:27 mins
Your pay could be
$54K
Lower
$69K to $102K
Most common
$116K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-1 year
Heavy truck drivers
- usually work shifts or irregular hours, including weekends or evenings
- usually work in heavy trucks, and may travel locally and nationally
- may work in hazardous conditions
- need to be safety conscious, responsible and work well under pressure
Tasks
- follow driving and road safety rules
- check load condition
- make sure load is secure on truck
- inspect truck regularly
- collect and deliver goods
- plan delivery routes
- log work hours
- weigh truck before and after loading
- keep records of goods
- check invoices
Practical
Organised
Investigative
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou need training to become a heavy truck driver and a qualification or experience may be useful.
You need
- a Class 2, 3, 4 or 5 driver licence
You may need
- a rollers (R), tracks (T) or wheels (W) driver licence endorsement
- a New Zealand Certificate in Commercial Road Transport (Heavy Vehicle Operator) (Level 3)
- experience in similar work
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job.
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