Light Truck Drivers

The work

Core tasks

1. 01Obey traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures.
2. 02Report any mechanical problems encountered with vehicles.
3. 03Verify the contents of inventory loads against shipping papers.
4. 04Inspect and maintain vehicle supplies and equipment, such as gas, oil, water, tires, lights, or brakes, to ensure that vehicles are in proper working condition.
5. 05Read maps and follow written or verbal geographic directions.
6. 06Load and unload trucks, vans, or automobiles.
7. 07Present bills and receipts and collect payments for goods delivered or loaded.
8. 08Maintain records, such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements, in accordance with regulations.
9. 09Drive vehicles with capacities under three tons to transport materials to and from specified destinations, such as railroad stations, plants, residences, offices, or within industrial yards.
10. 10Turn in receipts and money received from deliveries.
11. 11Use and maintain the tools or equipment found on commercial vehicles, such as weighing or measuring devices.
12. 12Report delays, accidents, or other traffic and transportation situations to bases or other vehicles, using telephones or mobile two-way radios.

Capabilities

Essential skills

Employment outlook

Where the role is heading