Driver/Sales Workers
SOC Code: 53-3031 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Drive truck or other vehicle over established routes or within an established territory and sell or deliver goods, such as food products, including restaurant take-out items, or pick up or deliver items such as commercial laundry. May also take orders, collect payment, or stock merchandise at point of delivery.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Driver/Sales Workers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $29,848 | $41,267 | $52,686 | $64,106 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $44,762 | $51,168 | $57,574 | $63,981 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $39,125 | $46,363 | $53,622 | $60,861 |
| Merced, CA | $39,458 | $46,426 | $53,394 | $60,362 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $35,360 | $43,597 | $51,854 | $60,091 |
| North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $40,643 | $46,862 | $53,102 | $59,322 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $34,299 | $42,619 | $50,918 | $59,238 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $27,726 | $38,230 | $48,734 | $59,238 |
| Cheyenne, WY | $17,576 | $31,283 | $44,970 | $58,677 |
| Yuba City, CA | $37,731 | $44,533 | $51,334 | $58,136 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | 3.8 | |
| Speaking | 3.6 | |
| Service Orientation | 3.1 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.1 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.0 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.0 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.0 | |
| Time Management | 3.0 | |
| Monitoring | 2.9 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.9 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.2 |
| Food Production | 3.6 |
| English Language | 3.5 |
| Transportation | 3.5 |
| Public Safety and Security | 3.2 |
| Administration and Management | 3.0 |
| Sales and Marketing | 3.0 |
| Mathematics | 2.9 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 64.0% |
| Less than high school | 35.5% |
Typical Tasks
- Collect money from customers, make change, and record transactions on customer receipts.
- Listen to and resolve customers' complaints regarding products or services.
- Inform regular customers of new products or services and price changes.
- Drive trucks to deliver such items as food, medical supplies, or newspapers.
- Record sales or delivery information on daily sales or delivery record.
- Maintain trucks and food-dispensing equipment and clean inside of machines that dispense food or beverages.
Technology Skills
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