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TRACTOR TRAILER OPERATOR (P7-08)
OCCUPATION CODE: 5703-0004
FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE:
 
Regularly operates a heavy duty tractor-trailer either in over-the-road service, city shuttle service, or trailer spotting operations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
 
1.   Operates a tractor-trailer in conformity with time schedules and in accordance with instructions regarding the route assigned; or operates a tractor-trailer in unscheduled service directed move by move by telephone, two-way radio or through designated supervisors.
 
2.   Picks up and delivers bulk quantities of mail at postal installations, mailing concerns, railroad mail facilities and airports.
 
3.   Ascertains the condition of the tractor-trailer prior to leaving and in returning to garage; reports all accidents , mechanical defects noted, and mechanical failures in the course of the trip.
 
4.   Makes decisions respecting changes in route in emergency; makes emergency decisions respecting loading mail or leaving it for later trip.
 
5.   In addition, may prepare daily trip reports; make minor repairs or adjustments to vehicle in emergencies; load and unload mail; perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor.

SUPERVISION:
 
Supervisor, Transportation Operations, or other designated supervisor.

SELECTION METHOD:
 

BARGAINING UNIT:
 
MOTOR VEHICLE

Doc Date: 11/16/2002 Occ Code: 5703-0004

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