CAREER

Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators

Overview

Salary Median (2020)

$37,560

Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)

+2.8% (slower than the average)

Career

What Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Do

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

Other Job Titles Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators May Have

Checker Loader, Fork Lift Technician, Fork Truck Driver, Forklift Driver, Forklift Operator, Lift Truck Operator, Shag Truck Driver, Spotter Driver, Tow Motor Operator, Truck Driver

Tasks & Responsibilities May Include

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.
Move controls to drive gasoline- or electric-powered trucks, cars, or tractors and transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
Manually or mechanically load or unload materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles.
Position lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, or boxes and secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
Inspect product load for accuracy and safely move it around the warehouse or facility to ensure timely and complete delivery.

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Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators

Overview

Career

What Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Do

Other Job Titles Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators May Have

Tasks & Responsibilities May Include

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