Drives a heavy truck, requiring a specially endorsed class of licence, to transport livestock.

Manoeuvres vehicles into position for loading and unloading; loads and unloads vehicles using ramps; 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 livestock are stowed securely to prevent loss and damage; verifies loading documents, monitors livestock health; disposes of effluent in accordance with regulations and at approved sites.

• Works inside and outside vehicles constantly, driving and loading and unloading.
• Works in all weather conditions.
• Can be dusty, cold or hot, but many truck cabs are heated, air-conditioned and protected from the elements.
• Often required to works shifts.
• Jolting and jarring of driver could be frequent if driving over rough or sloping terrain.

• Typically a light to medium physical demand job. However, occasionally the role involves a heavy physical demand (depending on the requirement for loading).
• Sits in vehicle cab constantly. Climbs up steps to enter and exit vehicle cab.
• Uses upper limbs, feet and legs to stretch down and across and push or pull to operate controls and to place and retrieve items from load compartments if
• May squat, crouch, bend or kneel occasionally to check vehicle and load.
• Occasionally twists body or neck if reversing vehicle and for some loading and unloading activities.
• Significant contact with water or skin irritants is not typically required.
• Lifting and carrying is a frequent to limited requirement depending upon the type of truck operated and the loading and unloading mechanisms available for use.
• Frequent repetitive hand, arm, leg and foot movements are required for the operation of truck controls.
• Driving is constantly required.
• Hand tools or equipment used will include pens to complete pick-up and delivery documentation requirements and also general tools for minor repairs and maintenance.
• Mental skills necessary include practical, organisational and record-keeping skills.

A current Class 2-5 Driver’s Licence depending on weight and type of vehicle to be driven (ANZSCO Skill Level 4). Some employers will also prefer or require a Dangerous Goods (D) Driver’s Licence Endorsement.

There are opportunities for flexibility of movement but they are limited.