Heavy Driver

Inspect motor vehicles.

Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.

Inspect loads to ensure that cargo is secure.

Follow appropriate safety procedures for transporting dangerous goods.

Follow safety procedures for vehicle operation.

Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.

Inspect cargo to ensure it is properly loaded or secured.

Record operational or production data.

Record service or repair activities.

Secure cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chain, binders, or covers.

Secure cargo.

Follow special cargo-related procedures, such as checking refrigeration systems for frozen foods or providing food or water for livestock.

Monitor cargo area conditions.

Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.

Operate vehicles or material-moving equipment.

Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.

Report vehicle or equipment malfunctions.

Notify others of emergencies, problems, or hazards.

Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required.

Collect fares or payment from customers.

Drive trucks with capacities greater than 3 tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver products, livestock, or other materials.

Operate vehicles or material-moving equipment.