Truck Operator

A Truck Operator is responsible for transporting goods and materials safely and efficiently using heavy vehicles such as trucks or semi-trailers. Their duties include loading and unloading cargo, planning routes, conducting vehicle inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations, and maintaining accurate delivery records.

Truck Operators must have a strong understanding of road laws, vehicle maintenance, and logistics coordination to ensure timely deliveries. The role often involves long hours on the road and requires good physical fitness, attention to detail, and effective communication skills to interact with clients and logistics teams.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $62,400
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a truck operator?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
MSMSS00020

Operate a Vacuum Loading System
On Campus
2 days
$795 - $800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CCTV Operator Maintenance Technician Construction Labourer
Plant Operator Truck Operator
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CCTV Operator Maintenance Technician Construction Labourer Plant Operator Truck Operator + 2 more
RIIMPO206D

Conduct Bulk Water Truck Operations
Blended, Distance, On Campus
1 - 3 days
$0 - $1,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Construction Worker Truck Operator
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Construction Worker Truck Operator
TLILIC2016

Licence To Drive A Heavy Rigid Vehicle
On Campus
1 - 3 days
$0 - $2,860
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Truck Driver Bus Driver Freight Handler
Fuel Tanker Driver Livestock Transporter Vehicle Driver Truck Operator
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Truck Driver Bus Driver Freight Handler Fuel Tanker Driver Livestock Transporter Vehicle Driver Truck Operator + 4 more
AURTGA001

Drive and Manoeuvre Trailers
Distance, On Campus
1 - 4 days
$395 - $680
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Truck Driver HGV Driver Truck Operator
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Truck Driver HGV Driver Truck Operator
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