Dangerous goods driver jobs in Finland
Dangerous goods drivers transport fuel and bulk liquid, hazardous products and chemicals by road.
Dangerous goods driver – how much is the pay in Finland?
What the trade paid in 2024
| Median | 19.68 €/h |
|---|---|
| Bottom tenth | 15.49 €/h |
| Top tenth | 26.09 €/h |
| Employees | 38,216 |
Pay by sex, 2024
| Sex | Median | Employees |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 17.86 €/h | 2,352 |
| Men | 19.80 €/h | 35,864 |
Dangerous goods driver - Which skills are essential?
Understand and anticipate the performance and behaviour of a vehicle. Comprehend concepts such as lateral stability, acceleration, and braking distance.
Know about the hazards implied with the transport of determined dangerous goods. Know about the emergency actions and handling procedures in case of accidents with the goods during their loading or transportation.
Anticipate problems on the road such as punctures, pursuit driving, understeering or, oversteering.
Maintain the required logbooks according to practice and in established formats.
Utilise emergency equipment and tools such as fire extinguishers, wheel chocks, pocket lamps, and warning signs.
Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information.
Check if the goods to be transported and their certifications meet regulations , ensure that certifications correspond to the goods. Drivers must ensure that they secure the load to their vehicle, which for dangerous goods requires a signed packing certificate (this certificate may form part of the Dangerous Goods Note).
Know the mechanical components used in vehicles and identify and resolve potential malfunctions.
Transport hazardous materials in a safe manner.
The capacity and the limits of the commissioned vehicle in terms of weight, type of cargo it can handle, and other cargo loading specifications.
Ensure that a vehicle about to transport dangerous materials complies with safety and legal regulations. Perform visual checks to identify and report leaks or other forms of damage.
Practice emergency stops. Know the interchange with anti-lock braking systems (ABS), as this must be disabled before the execution of an emergency stop.
Stay focused and alert at all times; react quickly in the case of unexpected events. Concentrate and do not get distracted performing a task over a long period of time.
The body of rules, procedures and regulations related to health and safety measures intended to prevent accidents or incidents in transportation.
Drive, manoeuvre and park tractors, trailers and lorries on roads, around tight corners, and in parking spaces.
Use GPS Systems.
Stay concentrated over a long period of time in order to make correct judgements and appropriate decisions.
Parallel park motorised vehicles in a variety of spaces.
Know the local transport topography, including roads, traffic hotspots, and alternative routes to reach a destination. Use knowledge to transport the vehicle to its destination in the most time and fuel efficient manner, and minimising safety risks.
Observe lights on the road, road conditions, nearby traffic, and prescribed speed limits to ensure safety. Interpret traffic signals and act accordingly.
Drive defensively to maximise road safety and save time, money, and lives; anticipate the actions of other road users.
Dangerous goods driver - Which skills are useful but not essential?
Keep records of vehicle mileage and fuel consumption.
Know that the purpose of ADR is to ensure that dangerous materials, including chemicals and hazardous waste, are able to cross international borders as long as vehicles and drivers are in compliance with regulations.