WORK PROCESS SCHEDULE
TRUCK DRIVER, HEAVY
O*NET/SOC CODE: 53-3032.01 RAPIDS CODE: 0980
DESCRIPTION: Drives truck with capacity of more than 3 tons, to transport materials to and from specified destinations: Drives truck to destination, applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations and area roads. Prepares receipts for load picked up. Collects payment for goods delivered and for delivery charges. May maintain truck log, according to state and federal regulations. May maintain telephone or radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions. May load and unload truck. May inspect truck equipment and supplies, such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water. May perform emergency roadside repairs, such as changing tires, installing light bulbs, tire chains, and spark plugs. May position blocks and tie rope around items to secure cargo during transit.
ON-THE-JOB TRAINING:
APPROXIMATE HOURS
1. ENGINE MAINTENANCE
400
2. DRIVE TRAIN MAINTENANCE
400
3. LOADING AND UNLOADING
400
a) How to Load b) How to Unload c) Types of Loads
4. TIRE CARE – WHEEL CHANGING
200
5. TRUCK DRIVING
1600
a) Backing, Bad Weather Driving b) Bobtailing, City Driving – Close Traffic Conditions c) Day and Night Driving d) Emergency Procedures e) Federal and State Highways f) Fire Prevention and Control g) First Aid, Forward Driving h) Hook-Up, Inspection i) Shifting, Turning
TOTAL HOURS
3000
RELATED INSTRUCTION:
1. Orientation and Industry History and Terminology 2. Federal, State, and Local Rules and Regulations 3. Pre- and Post-Operational Maintenance 4. Engine Theory and Operational Maintenance 5. Drive Train Theory, Operation and Maintenance 6. Safety and Emergency a) First Aid b) Emergency Truck Repair 7. Document Preparation a) Daily Logs b) Bills and Lading c) Accident Report d) Other Related Forms and Reports 8. Basic Road Skills 9. Basic Maneuvering Skills 10. Cargo Handling a) Loading b) Unloading c) Types of Loads Public, Customer, and Employee Relations Trip Planning, Route Selection, Map Reading
