Heavy Truck and Lorry Drivers
Heavy Truck and Lorry Drivers drive and tend heavy motor vehicles to transport goods, liquids and heavy materials over short or long distances.
Drive trucks or truck-mounted equipment
Drive trucks or truck-mounted equipment
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 16% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Operate vehicles or material-moving equipment” within the “Vehicle operation” skills cluster family.
Operate vehicles or material-moving equipment
Operate vehicles or material-moving equipment
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 14% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Operate vehicles or material-moving equipment” within the “Vehicle operation” skills cluster family.
Transport goods, materials or liquids
Transport goods, materials or liquids
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 12% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Load and transport materials” within the “Material transportation” skills cluster family.
Review work orders or schedules to determine operations or procedures
Review work orders or schedules to determine operations or procedures
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 5% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Review work orders and project needs” within the “Operating procedures and processes” skills cluster family.
Secure cargo
Secure cargo
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 5% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Secure cargo” within the “Material transportation” skills cluster family.
Manoeuvre vehicles into position for loading and unloading
Manoeuvre vehicles into position for loading and unloading
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 5% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Load and transport materials” within the “Material transportation” skills cluster family.
Inspect cargo to ensure it is properly loaded or secured
Inspect cargo to ensure it is properly loaded or secured
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 4% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Inspect cargo and shipments” within the “Security and emergency services” skills cluster family.
Record details of deliveries or shipments
Record details of deliveries or shipments
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 4% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Ship or deliver objects” within the “Material transportation” skills cluster family.
Follow safety procedures for loading and unloading vehicles
Follow safety procedures for loading and unloading vehicles
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 4% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Load and transport materials” within the “Material transportation” skills cluster family.
Record operational details of travel
Record operational details of travel
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 4% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Manage or document operational procedure or process” within the “Operating procedures and processes” skills cluster family.
Inspect motor vehicles
Inspect motor vehicles
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 4% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Monitor vehicles and traffic” within the “Vehicle operation” skills cluster family.
Follow safety procedures for vehicle operation
Follow safety procedures for vehicle operation
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 4% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Monitor compliance with regulations, standards or procedures” within the “Safety and hazard management” skills cluster family.
Communicate with others to coordinate vehicle movement
Communicate with others to coordinate vehicle movement
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 3% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Provide transportation services” within the “Vehicle operation” skills cluster family.
Load shipments, belongings or materials
Load shipments, belongings or materials
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 3% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Load and transport materials” within the “Material transportation” skills cluster family.
Maintain vehicles in good working condition
Maintain vehicles in good working condition
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 3% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Service vehicles” within the “Vehicle operation” skills cluster family.
Read maps to determine routes
Read maps to determine routes
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 3% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Analyse and evaluate documentation or technical information” within the “Work activities preparation” skills cluster family.
Direct material handling or moving activities
Direct material handling or moving activities
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 2% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Move materials, equipment or supplies” within the “Material transportation” skills cluster family.
Adjust routes or speeds as necessary
Adjust routes or speeds as necessary
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 1% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Provide transportation services” within the “Vehicle operation” skills cluster family.
Notify others of emergencies, problems or hazards
Notify others of emergencies, problems or hazards
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 1% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Undertake health, safety or hazard management and education activities” within the “Safety and hazard management” skills cluster family.
Report vehicle or equipment malfunctions
Report vehicle or equipment malfunctions
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 1% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Investigate equipment and systems malfunctions and failures” within the “Safety and hazard management” skills cluster family.
Monitor cargo area conditions
Monitor cargo area conditions
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 0.00% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Secure cargo” within the “Material transportation” skills cluster family.
Operate communications equipment or systems
Operate communications equipment or systems
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 0.00% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Operate audio-visual equipment” within the “Communication and collaboration” skills cluster family.
Review documents or materials for compliance with policies or regulations
Review documents or materials for compliance with policies or regulations
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 0.00% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Prepare or manage compliance documentation” within the “Records, documentation, reports and research” skills cluster family.
Collect fares or payment from customers
Collect fares or payment from customers
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 0.00% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Conduct financial transactions or processes” within the “Business operations and financial activities” skills cluster family.
Inspect cargo areas for cleanliness or condition
Inspect cargo areas for cleanliness or condition
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 0.00% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Inspect cargo and shipments” within the “Security and emergency services” skills cluster family.
Procure supplies or equipment
Procure supplies or equipment
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 0.00% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Procure materials, supplies, or stock” within the “Business operations and financial activities” skills cluster family.
Remove debris or damaged materials
Remove debris or damaged materials
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 0.00% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Dispose of waste and remove materials from work sites” within the “Cleaning and maintenance” skills cluster family.
Connect cables or electrical lines
Connect cables or electrical lines
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 0.00% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Design, make or install electrical systems and equipment” within the “Digital technologies and electronics” skills cluster family.
Record operational or production data
Record operational or production data
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 0.00% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Maintain operational and production records” within the “Records, documentation, reports and research” skills cluster family.
Record service or repair activities
Record service or repair activities
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 0.00% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Maintain facilities and conduct repairs” within the “Cleaning and maintenance” skills cluster family.
Verify information or specifications
Verify information or specifications
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 0.00% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Inspect product quality or specifications” within the “Quality control and inspections” skills cluster family.
Choose optimal transportation routes or speeds
Choose optimal transportation routes or speeds
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 0.00% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Provide transportation services” within the “Vehicle operation” skills cluster family.
Package materials or products
Package materials or products
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 0.00% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Load and transport materials” within the “Material transportation” skills cluster family.
Install parts, assemblies or attachments in transportation or material-handling equipment
Install parts, assemblies or attachments in transportation or material-handling equipment
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 0.00% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Fabricate, assemble or install components” within the “Production processes and machinery” skills cluster family.
Technology Skills
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Software used to provide a central data source for corporate/organisational information, and enable a variety of business functions including HR, other resource management, reporting, and financial management
GPS and navigation technologies
GPS and navigation technologies
Devices or software that receive and provide GPS coordinates in an interactive map or other visualisation
Instant messaging software
Instant messaging software
Software that provides instant messaging and other communication functionality between devices
Inventory management software
Inventory management software
Systems or software used to manage, monitor, and track stock levels. May have linkages to procurement, warehouse, and facilities management systems
Malaysia Standard Industrial Classification (MSIC)
National Education Code (NEC)
0713: Electronics and Automation
Basic Skills Level
Cluster Families
Key
T
Trending Skills
Skills that have increased in demand over the past few years based on job advertisement data
E
Emerging Skills
Skills that are new to this occupation within the last five years based on job advertisement data
Job advertisement data is current to 31 December 2021