Private College Zone


Truck Drivers, Heavy

Description
Drive truck with capacity of more than three tons to transport materials to specified destinations.

Experience

No previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, a person can become a general office clerk even if he/she has never worked in an office before.

Education

These occupations may require a high school diploma or GED certificate. Some may require a formal training course to obtain a license.

Training

Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few days to a few months of training. Usually, an experienced worker could show you how to do the job.

Tasks

  • Obtains customer signature or collects payment for goods delivered and delivery charges.
  • Assists in loading and unloading truck manually.
  • Keeps record of materials and products transported.
  • Maintains radio or telephone contact with base or supervisor to receive instructions or be dispatched to new location.
  • Position blocks and ties rope around items to secure cargo for transport.
  • Drives truck with capacity of more than 3 tons to transport and deliver cargo, materials, or damaged vehicle.
  • Cleans, inspects, and services vehicle.
  • Maintains truck log according to state and federal regulations.
  • Operates equipment on vehicle to load, unload, or disperse cargo or materials.

Important Abilities

   1. Static Strength
   2. Reaction Time
   3. Response Orientation
   4. Far Vision
   5. Spatial Orientation

General Work Activities

   1. Operating Vehicles or Equipment
   2. Handling and Moving Objects
   3. Performing General Physical Activities
   4. Documenting/Recording Information
   5. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, Material

Important Skills

   1. Operation and Control
   2. Equipment Maintenance
   3. Reading Comprehension
   4. Operation Monitoring
   5. Writing

Frequent Work Context

   1. Consequence of Error
   2. Degree of Automation
   3. Frustrating Circumstances
   4. Importance of Being Sure All Is Done
   5. Sitting

Related Careers

Related Majors (A) Associate (B) Bachelors (C) Certificate (D) Doctor (M) Master

   No Related Major Found

Institutions Offering Related Majors

   No Institution Found

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