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Automobile Drivers NEC

731199 · Light

Description

This occupation group covers automobile drivers not elsewhere classified. Occupations in this group include: Oversize Load Pilot Escort; and Rental Car Ferry Driver.

Typical work tasks

  • Plans trips; observes prescribed speeds, nearby traffic, travelling conditions and signals to ensure safe arrival of loads/vehicles; ensures load/vehicles arrive at destinations on time; Load Pilots will also route plan to avoid or manage narrow roads/bridges and overhead structures and objects and obtain any required permits and consents from roading, infrastructure or other authorities and ensure compliance with all laws, rules and regulations relating to the movement of oversized vehicles and loads.

Typical work environment

  • Works in vehicle frequently to constantly.
  • Works in all weather and traffic conditions.
  • Worksites (vehicles) will generally be adequately heated and ventilated.

Typical physical and mental demands

  • Sedentary to light physical demand
  • Drivers sit in a driving seat frequently to constantly and occasionally walk to assist with practical tasks associated with planning and preparing for trips.
  • Employees constantly use the upper limbs, feet and body to stretch down and across to operate vehicle controls.
  • Constant repetitive hand, arm and leg/foot movements are required for the operation of vehicle controls.
  • Squatting, crouching or kneeling is not a significant feature of the job but can occur if for instance a flat tyre needs to be attended to.
  • Drivers twists their body or neck and use mirrors frequently to observe vehicles that are following or when reversing.
  • Lifting and carrying is not a significant requirement of the job.
  • Bends occasionally to facilitate baggage handling.
  • Driving is frequently to constantly
  • Significant contact with water or skin irritants does not occur.
  • Mental skills necessary include organising, observation, decision-making and communication skills.
Entry signal Reviewed

Enter via a short course or licence (days to weeks). A licence or registration is legally required.

Entry barrier Short course or licence
Licence / registration Licence/registration required
Next-day ready No

How this was determined (model-generated): Load Pilot certification (study + theory test) plus full driver licence is a core gateway ticket.

Entry Requirements

  • Oversize Load Pilot Escort – A minimum of a Class 2 Load Pilot certification (requires Load Pilot Driver Code study and theory test) issued by the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) and a current full driver’s licence. To escort the largest loads requires a Class 1 Load Pilot certification issued by NZTA (requires current full driver’s licence, three years experience as a Class 2 Load Pilot or 25 trips assisting a Class 1 Load Pilot and completion of the National Certificate in Heavy Haulage (Class 1 Pilot) or equivalent approved training course).
  • Rental Car Ferry Driver – a Class 1 Driver’s Licence, preferably a full licence with a good driving record.

Further Comments

  • There are limited opportunities for flexibility of movement.
  • Shift work is common.