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Heavy Truck and Lorry Driver
Occupation Code: 8332
Alternative titles: Trailer Driver, Long Vehicle Driver, Garbage Truck Driver Work environment
Job description and duties
Heavy Truck and Lorry Drivers are responsible for driving heavy vehicles, such as trucks, bowsers and trailers, to transport various kinds of goods from one location to another. A Heavy Truck and Lorry Driver is typically expected to:
• Drive goods safely from one location to another
• Ensure that all goods are transported in an appropriate manner, minimising the risk of damaging any of the goods
• Ensure that all safety measures are respected at all times
• Ensure that destinations are constantly reached in a timely manner
• Handle paperwork documenting the type of goods being carried/transported
• Handle cash transactions (if required)
• Report any incidents encountered while on
the road to a Dispatcher
• Carry out routine checks to the vehicle and
ensure the vehicle is well maintained
Heavy Truck and Lorry Drivers typically work with private companies operating in the transportation sector, such as freight forwarding companies.
Heavy Truck and Lorry Drivers typically work on a full-time basis. Although limited, part-time opportunities may also be available. Working overtime may also be required. Working hours may include working during the night, weekends and public holidays.
Occupation data
Entry level education / special licences / warrants
While there are no specific educational requirements to work as a Heavy Truck and Lorry Driver, an advanced licence (C1, C, C1E or CE) is required. Type of licence depends on gross vehicle weight. Applicants for an advanced licence must have a valid driving licence in Category B for at least one year and must meet the minimum age requirements for the respective category.
For Category C1 and C1E the minimum age requirement is 18 years.
Number of employees (2017)
990
Share of foreigners (2017)
16%
Job Outlook (2018 - 2022)
+17%
Median Pay (per annum)
€12,000
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