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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. |
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Technology used in this occupation: |
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Word processing software |
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Follow appropriate safety procedures for transporting dangerous goods. |
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Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order. |
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Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations. |
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Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required. |
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Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned. |
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Drive trucks with capacities greater than 3 tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver products, livestock, or other materials. |
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Secure cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chain, binders, or covers. |
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Read bills of lading to determine assignment details. |
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Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles. |
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Read and interpret maps to determine vehicle routes. |
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Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems. |
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Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. |
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Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others. |
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Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it. |
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Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. |
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Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
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Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. |
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Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. |
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Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
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Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. |
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Transportation - Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits. |
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Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions. |
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Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. |
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English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. |
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Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. |
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Geography - Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life. |
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Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. |
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Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process. |
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Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. |
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Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. |
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(Please note that some searches may not produce any results.) |
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These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
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Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
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Statewide |
$56,098.00 |
$26.97 |
$20.40 |
$23.15 - $30.32 |
Bridgeport/Stamford |
$57,680.00 |
$27.73 |
$20.73 |
$23.84 - $31.19 |
Danbury |
$55,130.00 |
$26.50 |
$20.17 |
$23.23 - $30.01 |
Hartford |
$55,432.00 |
$26.65 |
$19.92 |
$22.93 - $30.04 |
New Haven |
$56,764.00 |
$27.29 |
$21.05 |
$23.52 - $30.46 |
New London/Norwich |
$55,963.00 |
$26.90 |
$20.50 |
$22.95 - $29.62 |
Waterbury |
$57,180.00 |
$27.49 |
$20.20 |
$23.03 - $30.09 |
Torrington |
$55,401.00 |
$26.64 |
$20.49 |
$23.17 - $30.74 |
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Employment in this occupation is expected to grow about as fast as average, and the number of annual openings will offer excellent job opportunities. |
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