moving truck driver

Description

Moving truck drivers operate lorries or trucks intended for relocating and transporting goods, belongings, machinery, and others. They assist in placing goods in the truck for efficient use of space and security compliance.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

road transport legislation road traffic laws mechanical components of vehicles vehicle cargo capacity

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

electricity animal transportation vehicles animal transport regulations mechanics health and safety measures in transportation hazards associated with loading dangerous goods

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

handle delivery of furniture goods follow work procedures carry objects drive in urban areas operate GPS systems perform cleaning duties interpret traffic signals use equipment for safe stowage ensure vehicle operability communicate with customers perform defensive driving read pictograms store warehouse goods load bulk trucks read maps manoeuvre heavy trucks use communication equipment

OPTIONALOptional competences

use traditional toolbox tools assemble goods execute vehicle maintenance pack goods use packaging equipment stack goods maintain inventory of tools analyse requirements for moving goods organise weight of loads according to lifting equipment capacity determine cargo loading sequence load animals for transportation apply techniques for stacking goods into containers