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.
Your pay could be
$49K
Lower
$63K to $96K
Most common
$112K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
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
- Inspect motor vehicles.
- Follow safety procedures for vehicle operation.
- Inspect cargo to ensure it is properly loaded or secured.
- Record operational or production data.
- Record service or repair activities.
- Secure cargo.
- Monitor cargo area conditions.
- Operate vehicles or material-moving equipment.
- Report vehicle or equipment malfunctions.
- Notify others of emergencies, problems, or hazards.
You 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
- experience in similar work
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job.
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