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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

SOC 53-3032.00

Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). May be required to unload truck. Requires commercial drivers' license.

Green Occupation Zone 2 Transportation and Material Moving

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Yes

Green

Top Skills 8

Operation and Control

3.9

Operation Monitoring

3.8

Time Management

3.1

Reading Comprehension

3.0

Speaking

3.0

Critical Thinking

3.0

Monitoring

3.0

Troubleshooting

3.0

Knowledge Areas 8

Transportation

4.0

Public Safety and Security

3.7

Customer and Personal Service

3.7

English Language

3.5

Mechanical

3.2

Geography

3.0

Education and Training

2.9

Law and Government

2.6

Key Tasks

1Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.

2Follow appropriate safety procedures for transporting dangerous goods.

3Inspect loads to ensure that cargo is secure.

4Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.

5Secure cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chain, binders, or covers.

Also Known As

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