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Career Details :: 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.
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Important Abilities
General Work Activities
- Operating Vehicles or Equipment
- Handling and Moving Objects
- Performing General Physical Activities
- Documenting/Recording Information
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, Material
Important Skills
Frequent Work Context
- Consequence of Error
- Degree of Automation
- Frustrating Circumstances
- Importance of Being Sure All Is Done
- Sitting
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