Tanker Driver

733114 · Heavy

Drives a tanker truck to transport bulk liquids.

Fills tanker as necessary from main supply tanks or from a series of tanks if collecting milk; drives vehicle from loading to discharge points; attaches hosing couplings and operates truck pump to fill or discharge load; ensures all safety and security procedures are followed; makes regular checks of the vehicle, holding tank and couplings; keeps all documentation requirements for specific load type.

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.

Typically a light to medium physical demand job. However, occasionally the role involves a heavy physical demand (depending on the requirement for fixing filling hoses etc).
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.
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 not a significant component of this work other than when attaching couplings to transfer tanker contents.
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 tools for minor repairs and maintenance.
Mental skills needed include practical, organisational and record-keeping 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

ANZSCO skill level 4

Next-day ready No

How this was determined (model-generated): Tanker driver: core Class 2-5 licence and D endorsement required by most employers. Proposal correct.

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