Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Battle Creek, Michigan
Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). May be required to unload truck. Requires commercial drivers' license. Includes tow truck drivers.
Career Projections for Battle Creek, Michigan
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers on average make:
$56,160 ($27.00/hour).
The number of positions in Battle Creek, Michigan are:
663
and by 2028 that number is projected to:
increase to 681.
We predict that due to job growth or retirements there will be approximately:
72 every year.
The typical education needed to enter this job is:
a certificate or other credential.
The typical training needed after hire is:
short-term on-the-job training.
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Tools Used
4-ranger tower trucks, Air compressors, Blocks and tackle, Boom trucks, Cargo hoists, Cell phones, Dump trucks, Electric handtrucks, Flatbed trucks, Forklifts
Tasks
- Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
- Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
- Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required.
- Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
- Drive trucks with capacities greater than 13 tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver products, livestock, or other materials.
Personality
Attention to Detail, Dependability, Self-Control, Stress Tolerance, Cooperation, Integrity, Independence, Concern for Others, Initiative, Adaptability/Flexibility
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