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Job Description

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.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 53-3032.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 43,590.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 20.00
Currently, there are 1,704,520 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers”.

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Tasks for “Yard Spotter”

Read bills of lading to determine assignment details.
Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
Load or unload trucks or help others with loading or unloading, using special loading-related equipment or other equipment as necessary.
Secure cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chain, binders, or covers.
Operate idle reduction systems or auxiliary power systems to generate power from alternative sources, such as fuel cells, to reduce idling time, to heat or cool truck cabins, or to provide power for other equipment.
Drive trucks with capacities greater than 3 tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver products, livestock, or other materials.
Couple or uncouple trailers by changing trailer jack positions, connecting or disconnecting air or electrical lines, or manipulating fifth-wheel locks.
Inventory and inspect goods to be moved to determine quantities and conditions.
Crank trailer landing gear up or down to safely secure vehicles.
Perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks, such as adding oil, fuel, or radiator fluid or performing minor repairs.
Follow appropriate safety procedures for transporting dangerous goods.
Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes.
Inspect loads to ensure that cargo is secure.
Give directions to laborers who are packing goods and moving them onto trailers.
Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required.
Remove debris from loaded trailers.
Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
Check conditions of trailers after contents have been unloaded to ensure that there has been no damage.
Drive trucks to weigh stations before and after loading and along routes in compliance with state regulations.
Drive electric or hybrid-electric powered trucks or alternative fuel-powered trucks to transport and deliver products, livestock, or other materials.
Read and interpret maps to determine vehicle routes.
Wrap and secure goods using pads, packing paper, containers, or straps.
Follow special cargo-related procedures, such as checking refrigeration systems for frozen foods or providing food or water for livestock.
Perform emergency roadside repairs, such as changing tires or installing light bulbs, tire chains, or spark plugs.
Operate trucks equipped with snowplows or sander attachments to maintain roads in winter weather.
Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
Install or remove special equipment, such as tire chains, grader blades, plow blades, or sanders.
Check all load-related documentation for completeness and accuracy.
Operate equipment, such as truck cab computers, CB radios, phones, or global positioning systems (GPS) equipment to exchange necessary information with bases, supervisors, or other drivers.

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