Overview
Furniture Removalist Drivers drive removal vans or trucks to move household and office furniture and equipment between locations.
Day-to-day
- manoeuvres vehicles into position for loading and unloading
- loads and unloads vehicles using lifting and tipping devices
- observes safety requirements when loading and unloading vehicles
- estimates weights to comply with load limitations and ensure safe distribution of weight
- ensures goods are stowed and securely covered to prevent loss and damage
- verifies loading documents, checks condition of goods and obtain certification of deliveries.
Considerations
- Physically demanding
- Requires driving
- Working outdoors
To become a Furniture Removalist Driver
You can work as a Furniture Removalist Driver without formal qualifications. Some on the job training may be provided. A certificate II or III in furniture removal or driving operations might be helpful.
Skills employers are looking for
