Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators

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

99 alternate job titles:

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Salary Information

Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators: $46,390 (median) per year.

Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company


Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Daily Tasks & Responsibilities

Task Description Category
Operate vehicles or material-moving equipment. General
Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment. General
Secure cargo. General
Position material handling equipment. General
Clean vehicles or vehicle components. General
Mark materials or objects for identification. General
Weigh materials to ensure compliance with specifications. General
Operate packing or other material processing equipment. General
Inspect cargo areas for cleanliness or condition. General
Move materials, equipment, or supplies. General
Load shipments, belongings, or materials. General
Maintain vehicles in good working condition. Maintenance
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    Technology Requirements

    Technology Description
    Autodesk AutoCAD Computer aided design CAD software
    Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software
    Microsoft Office software Office suite software
    Microsoft Outlook Electronic mail software
    Microsoft Word Word processing software
    SAP software Enterprise resource planning ERP software
    Warehouse management system WMS Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software
    ATMS StockTrack PLUS Inventory management software
    Argos Software ABECAS Insight WMS Inventory management software
    BarControl Enterprise Manager iBEM Inventory management software
    IntelliTrack Warehouse Management System (WMS) Inventory management software
    Inventory management software Inventory management software
    Inventory management systems Inventory management software
    Lilly Software Associates VISUAL DCMS Inventory management software
    Motek Priya Inventory management software
    RedPrairie DLx Warehouse Inventory management software
    SSA Global Supply Chain Management Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software
    Symphony GOLD Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software
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      Relevant Certifications

      Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:

      Certification Issuing Organization Practice Test
      Lift Director National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators Not Available
      Telescopic Boom Cranes - Fixed Cab National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators Not Available
      Train-The-Trainer Forklift Operator Crane Institute of America Not Available
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