Occupation information for Light Truck Drivers California

description

Drive a light vehicle, such as a truck or van, with a capacity of less than 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), primarily to pick up merchandise or packages from a distribution center and deliver. May load and unload vehicle.

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Currently Employed: 123,200

Projected Annual Job Openings: 17,140

Typical Hourly Wage: $17.54 - $25.99

Typical Annual Salary: $36,490 - $54,060

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typical training

Typical education needed for entry: High school diploma or equivalent

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: Less than 1 month on-the-job training

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typical job duties
  • Obey traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures.
  • Report any mechanical problems encountered with vehicles.
  • Verify the contents of inventory loads against shipping papers.
  • Inspect and maintain vehicle supplies and equipment, such as gas, oil, water, tires, lights, or brakes, to ensure that vehicles are in proper working condition.
  • Read maps and follow written or verbal geographic directions.
  • Turn in receipts and money received from deliveries.
  • Load and unload trucks, vans, or automobiles.
  • Present bills and receipts and collect payments for goods delivered or loaded.
  • Maintain records, such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements, in accordance with regulations.
  • Sell products from truck inventory and keep records of sales.
tools & technology
Tools:
  • Delivery trucks
  • Forklifts
  • Global positioning system GPS receiver
  • Jacks
  • Lifts

Technology:
  • Communications server software
  • Data base user interface and query software
  • Desktop communications software
  • Industrial control software
  • Inventory management software