Truck worker

 
Name in other languages (French, German)
FR: Opérateur de poids lourd DE: Berufskraftfahrer/in EL: οδηγός οχημάτων μεταφοράς φορτίου
Sectors that are recruiting
Transport providers, commercial and industrial companies
Type of mobility
-
Job purpose
In addition to their work as a driver, truck workers must also manage the relationship with the customer and sometimes unload the goods. They supervise the smooth running of the delivery, from departure to arrival at its destination. 
Main activities
Supervising the loading & unloading of goods, traveling domestic roads or abroad, respecting safety conditions, supervising the goods being transported, respecting delivery deadlines, updating the on-board documents, delivery slips and all regulatory papers, representing the company to customers
Future possible career development
Specialise in a particular type of transport or all the jobs presented here
 
Percentages of compatibility
 
•  Percentage of compatibility regarding transversal work situation - compared to a lorry driver
100%
• Percentage of compatibility regarding technical skills, competences & knowledge - compared to a lorry driver
100%
• Percentage of compatibility regarding transversal work situation - compared to a coach driver
100%
• Percentage of compatibility regarding technical skills, competences & knowledge - compared to a coach driver
58%
 
Level of competencies expected for a level IV automation
 
• EQF level of certification needed
Level 4
• Other prerequisites (if applicable)
Professional drivring license
 
Transversal work situation scoring
 
• Use of computer tools
90%
• Reading or writing documents
75%
•Communicating
100%
• Working in a team
50%
• Management, supervision
0%
• Work rhythm
85%
• Autonomy in procedures
75%
• Repetitive dimension of work
75%
• Working under pressure
40%
• Emotional load
45%
 
Technical competencies, skills and knowledge
 
 
Work environment
 
• Organisational context
Depending on the activity, there can be fixed or flexible rounds in an urban, regional, national or international perimeter.
• Business contacts
Storage worker, Supply chain assistant, Freight transport dispatcher, Forklift operator, Clients
• Pace of work
Regular shifts
• Reporting line
Freight transport dispatcher, Managing director
• Business travel
None outside the scheduled tours