hi all, I’ve got an interview with a local tipper firm on Friday and need the help of anyone whose driven one. i know the switch that tips is called the power take off (pto) and there will be a diff lock for driving on mud, but that’s it 
i want as much info about the job as you can give me, things to look out for, tips and tricks.
they know ive got no experience of tippers, but i want to learn as much as possible before the interview.
Depending on what you’re tipping and where, there are different things to look out for. But the main one, IMO, is to make sure that the truck is on firm level ground before tipping. Common sense really, I suppose.
Take on board the advice given to you by the employer and you’ll be fine
All the best with it, Pete 
Thanks pete. its amazing how things that are common sense get overlooked. level ground is something i had already thought of but making sure its firm is something i hadn’t given due consideration of. i guess you have to try and put it where the customer wants, but if in doubt dont tip.
Be careful of overhead power lines and getting electrocuted, it will make your hair stand on end, and people will say that you look white as a ghost with the shock, but joking apart, it can be fatal when the body of the tipper is raised and makes contact.
Be wary of the directions that marshals give you at building sites, if in doubt, get out and check if you do not want to get stuck in mud or soft ground, when getting pulled out by their machinery, it could damage your truck.
If the vehicle has reversing cameras, keep them clean, so you do not run someone over in a yard or site.
A boiler suit is handy to keep your work clothes clean.
A shovel is useful.
If the vehicle has a defect, it is down to you if you get stopped by the police or DVSA, do not let the bosses force you to take it on the road, with their lines of it is ok, our other driver does it all the time.
It is fines and penalty points, and if it is serious, it can mean loss of your licence, or prison.
Drink plenty of water, with working in dry and dusty conditions.
Never stand or put your head under a raised tipper body, if it fails, it ends in fatal results.
When on sites, listen to what the banksmen tell you what to do, if in doubt ask, they are obliging and will not mind if you ask more than once to clarify what they want you to do and where to go.
Never push the limits to get lots of loads done, take your time, adhere to the speed limits, fill in the daily work record safety check everyday.
This is called the walk around check of the lights, engine oil, radiator fluid, condition of the tyres, any loose bits hanging off,horn working, windscreen wash bottle,brakes working ok, and so on.
In this line of work, it is likely the truck will get damaged, clarify if they will dock your pay, or some financial penalty against you.
You got it.
Pete