Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers Go Back to List Drive a light vehicle, such as a truck or van, with a capacity of less than 26,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), primarily to deliver or pick up merchandise or to deliver packages. May load and unload vehicle.

Technology used in this occupation:
	Route navigation software

Tasks
	Obey traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures.
	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.
	Report any mechanical problems encountered with vehicles.
	Present bills and receipts and collect payments for goods delivered or loaded.
	Load and unload trucks, vans, or automobiles.
	Verify the contents of inventory loads against shipping papers.
	Turn in receipts and money received from deliveries.
	Maintain records, such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements, in accordance with regulations.
	Read maps and follow written or verbal geographic directions.
	Report delays, accidents, or other traffic and transportation situations to bases or other vehicles, using telephones or mobile two-way radios.

Skills
	Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
	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.
	Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
	Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
	Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
	Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
	Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
	Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
	Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
	Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Knowledge
	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.
	Transportation - Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
	Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
	English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
	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.
	Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
	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.
	Sales and Marketing - Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
	Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
	Communications and Media - Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.

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Wage Information
	Region Average Entry Level  Mid-Range  Annual  Hourly  Statewide $48,283.00 $23.22  $15.68  $17.44 - $26.48  Bridgeport/Stamford $50,916.00 $24.47  $16.14  $17.88 - $30.53  Danbury $49,605.00 $23.85  $15.62  $17.69 - $29.71  Hartford $45,911.00 $22.07  $15.64  $17.52 - $24.49  New Haven $46,733.00 $22.47  $15.52  $17.20 - $25.07  New London/Norwich $49,699.00 $23.89  $15.13  $16.74 - $25.29  Waterbury $54,027.00 $25.97  $14.53  $15.44 - $41.98  Torrington $36,265.00 $17.44  $13.82  $13.91 - $18.93

Occupation Outlook ( 2016 - 2026 ) Average Annual Job Openings:   2063   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow faster than average, and the number of annual openings will offer excellent job opportunities.

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