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Careers / Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators

Summary Description


	Operate industrial trucks or tractors equipped to move materials around a warehouse, storage yard, factory, construction site, or similar location.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Carrier Driver

2.	Carry All Driver

3.	Cat Driver

4.	Cat Operator

5.	Cat Skinner

6.	Cat Tender

7.	Caterpillar Driver

8.	Caterpillar Operator

9.	Caterpillar Tractor Operator

10.	Charging Car Operator

11.	Checker Loader

12.	Clark Driver

13.	Diesel Tractor Operator

14.	Dolly Driver

15.	Drier Transfer Car Operator

16.	Electric Car Operator

17.	Electric Dolly Operator

18.	Electric Lift Truck Driver

19.	Electric Mule Driver

20.	Electric Mule Operator

21.	Electric Truck Driver

22.	Electric Truck Operator

23.	Electric Trucker

24.	Euclid Operator

25.	Finger Lift Operator

26.	Fork Lift Driver

27.	Fork Lift Operator

28.	Fork Lift Technician

29.	Fork Operator

30.	Fork Truck Driver

31.	Forklift Driver

32.	Forklift Operator

33.	Forklift Truck Operator

34.	Front End Loader Operator

35.	Front-End Loader Operator

36.	Gate Keeper

37.	Hauler

38.	Heavy Machinery Operator

39.	Hi Lift Operator

40.	Hi Lo Driver

41.	Hi Low Truck Driver

42.	Hi Ranger Operator

43.	High Lift Driver

44.	High Lift Mule Operator

45.	High Lift Operator

46.	Hot Car Operator

47.	Hydraulic Lift Driver

48.	Hydraulic Lift Operator (Hy Lift Operator)

49.	Hyster Driver

50.	Hyster Machine Operator

51.	Industrial Tractor Driver

52.	Industrial Truck Driver

53.	Industrial Truck Operator

54.	Inside Trucker

55.	Jitney Driver

56.	Jitney Driver (Logistics)

57.	Jitterbug Operator

58.	Kiln Transfer Operator

59.	Larry Operator

60.	Lead Handler

61.	Lead Loader

62.	Lift Driver

63.	Lift Truck Operator

64.	Lifter Driver

65.	Log Carrier Operator

66.	Lumber Carrier Operator

67.	Marsh Buggy Operator

68.	Material Handler

69.	Mold Car Pusher

70.	Mule Operator

71.	Package Lift Operator

72.	Parts Attendant

73.	Plowing Gardens

74.	Power Mule Operator

75.	Power Truck Driver

76.	Quencher Operator

77.	Quenching Car Operator

78.	Reach-Lift Truck Driver

79.	Replenisher

80.	Ross Carrier Driver

81.	Ross Lift Operator

82.	Shag Truck Driver

83.	Shipper

84.	Shipping Office Forklift Operator

85.	Shipping Operator

86.	Shipping Receiving Warehouse Worker

87.	Skidder Driver

88.	Skidder Lever Operator

89.	Skidder Loader

90.	Skidder Operator

91.	Skidder Runner

92.	Skip Load Driver

93.	Skip Operator

94.	Snaker, Tractor Driver

95.	Spotter Driver

96.	Stacker Driver

97.	Stacker Operator

98.	Storekeeper

99.	Straddle Bug

100.	Straddle Bug Driver

101.	Straddle Bug Operator

102.	Straddle Carrier Operator

103.	Straddle Truck Driver

104.	Straddle Truck Operator

105.	Tier Lift Operator

106.	Tier Truck Driver

107.	Tow Driver

108.	Tow Motor Driver

109.	Tow Motor Operator

110.	Tractor Driver

111.	Tractor Driver Teamster

112.	Tractor Operator

113.	Transfer Car Operator

114.	Travelift Operator

115.	Truck Driver

116.	Uke Driver

117.	Uke Operator

118.	Unloader Operator

119.	Warehouse Driver

120.	Warehouse Person

121.	Warehouse Technician

122.	Warehouse Worker

123.	Warehouser

124.	Waste Transportation Technician

125.	Wheel Loader Operator

126.	Yard Jockey

127.	Yard Worker

Job Tasks

	Inspect product load for accuracy and safely move it around the warehouse or facility to ensure timely and complete delivery.

	Move controls to drive gasoline- or electric-powered trucks, cars, or tractors and transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.

	Move levers or controls that operate lifting devices, such as forklifts, lift beams with swivel-hooks, hoists, or elevating platforms, to load, unload, transport, or stack material.

	Position lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, or boxes and secure material or products for transport to designated areas.

	Manually or mechanically load or unload materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles.

	Weigh materials or products and record weight or other production data on tags or labels.

	Operate or tend automatic stacking, loading, packaging, or cutting machines.

	Perform routine maintenance on vehicles or auxiliary equipment, such as cleaning, lubricating, recharging batteries, fueling, or replacing liquefied-gas tank.

	Turn valves and open chutes to dump, spray, or release materials from dump cars or storage bins into hoppers.

	Signal workers to discharge, dump, or level materials.

	Hook tow trucks to trailer hitches and fasten attachments, such as graders, plows, rollers, or winch cables to tractors, using hitchpins.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.


		operate cargo handling gear

		operate forklift

		operate tractor with accessories or attachments

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.


		fasten attachments or accessories to tractor

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).


		operate material moving, loading, or unloading equipment

		operate packaging or banding machine or equipment

		use hand or power tools

		use weighing or measuring devices in transportation

		use vehicle repair tools or safety equipment

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.


		move or fit heavy objects

		load, unload, or stack containers, materials, or products

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.


		inspect material moving equipment

		perform safety inspections in manufacturing or industrial setting

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.


		measure, weigh, or count products or materials

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.


		signal directions or warnings to coworkers

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.


		maintain production or work records

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.


		maintain or repair cargo or passenger vehicle

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Nature of the Work


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Material Moving Occupations
	Think about a common bicycle; over the course of its creation many workers have to transport a variety of materials to get it to your local store. First, the raw metal must be produced, either from a mine where an excavator operator digs into the earth to gather rocks with the proper minerals and places them on a conveyor operated by a conveyor tender; or by a recyclable material collector that picks up unwanted metal household goods. Next, the metal is refined in a foundry, at which point a crane operator or hoist and winch operator may place it on a trailer for shipping. After arriving at a factory, an industrial truck operator unloads the metal and a machine feeder loads it into a machine for production. After being assembled, the bicycle is placed into a box by a hand packager and then moved into a tractor trailer by a truck loader. Many products, like this bicycle, are handled by a variety of workers because, even with the use of machinery, moving goods and materials around worksites still requires significant human effort. Material moving workers are generally categorized into two groups—operators, who control the machines that move materials, and laborers, who move materials by hand.

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Working Conditions


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Material Moving Occupations
	Material moving work tends to be repetitive and physically demanding. Workers may lift and carry heavy objects and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl in awkward positions. Some work at great heights and some work outdoors—regardless of weather and climate. Some jobs expose workers to fumes, odors, loud noises, harmful materials and chemicals, or dangerous machinery. To protect their eyes, respiratory systems, and hearing, these workers wear safety clothing, such as gloves, hardhats, and other safety devices such as respirators. These jobs have become less dangerous as safety equipment—such as overhead guards on lift trucks—has become common. Accidents usually can be avoided by observing proper operating procedures and safety practices.

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