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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. |
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Route navigation software |
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Obey traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures. |
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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. |
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Report any mechanical problems encountered with vehicles. |
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Present bills and receipts and collect payments for goods delivered or loaded. |
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Load and unload trucks, vans, or automobiles. |
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Verify the contents of inventory loads against shipping papers. |
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Turn in receipts and money received from deliveries. |
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Maintain records, such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements, in accordance with regulations. |
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Read maps and follow written or verbal geographic directions. |
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Report delays, accidents, or other traffic and transportation situations to bases or other vehicles, using telephones or mobile two-way radios. |
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Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems. |
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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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Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
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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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Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. |
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Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others. |
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Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. |
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Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. |
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Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. |
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Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. |
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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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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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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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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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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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Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. |
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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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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. |
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Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. |
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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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(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 |
$47,520.00 |
$22.85 |
$15.90 |
$16.74 - $24.89 |
| Bridgeport/Stamford |
$49,947.00 |
$24.01 |
$16.70 |
$17.53 - $27.17 |
| Danbury |
$47,802.00 |
$22.99 |
$15.60 |
$15.58 - $24.69 |
| Hartford |
$45,249.00 |
$21.75 |
$15.65 |
$16.02 - $23.68 |
| New Haven |
$45,260.00 |
$21.76 |
$15.85 |
$16.10 - $24.06 |
| New London/Norwich |
$51,004.00 |
$24.52 |
$15.56 |
$16.10 - $25.99 |
| Waterbury |
$55,126.00 |
$26.50 |
$15.63 |
$16.10 - $44.09 |
| Torrington |
$39,642.00 |
$19.06 |
$14.90 |
$15.02 - $22.31 |
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Employment in this occupation is expected to grow more slowly than average, and the number of annual openings will offer limited job opportunities. |
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