1) Drives truck with capacity of more than 3 tons, to transport materials to from specified destinations.
2) Drives truck to destination, applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations area roads.
3) Prepares receipts for load picked up.
4) Collects payment for goods delivered for delivery charges.
5) May maintain truck log, according to state federal regulations.
6) May maintain telephone or radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
7) May inspect truck equipment supplies, like tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water.
8) May perform emergency roadside repairs, like changing tires, installing light bulbs, tire chains, and spark plugs.
9) May position blocks tie rope around items to secure cargo during transit.
10) When driving truck equipped for specific purposes, like fighting fires, digging holes, and installing and repairing utility company lines, may be designated Fire-Truck Driver petrol. and gas ; Hole-Digger-Truck Driver construction; tel. and tel.; utilities ; Tower-Truck Driver tel. tel.; utilities .
11) When specializing in making deliveries, may be designated Delivery-Truck Driver, Heavy .
12) May be designated according to type of truck driven as Truck Driver, Flatbed logging .
13) May be designated according to kind of cargo transported as Water Hauler logging ..
Must have the ability to operate diesel-powered tractor-trailer combination in an effective and safe manner.
Able to read and understand policies and procedures.
Able to write legibly in order to keep and maintain logs.
Able to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
Be able to work and interact well with others.
Must have knowledge of safe work methods and practices
Must know guidelines for truck regulations and inspections related to the operation of semi-tractor trailers with 4 axles or more.
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