Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
SOC Code: 53-7051 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Operate industrial trucks or tractors equipped to move materials around a warehouse, storage yard, factory, construction site, or similar location.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area | $45,240 | $58,635 | $72,051 | $85,446 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $41,621 | $53,019 | $64,397 | $75,795 |
| Flint, MI | $38,022 | $49,712 | $61,422 | $73,112 |
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $45,282 | $53,893 | $62,483 | $71,094 |
| Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $40,830 | $50,315 | $59,821 | $69,306 |
| Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $36,816 | $47,299 | $57,803 | $68,286 |
| Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $38,022 | $47,382 | $56,763 | $66,123 |
| Morgantown, WV | $31,200 | $42,474 | $53,768 | $65,042 |
| West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $43,576 | $50,710 | $57,866 | $65,000 |
| Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $37,357 | $46,342 | $55,349 | $64,334 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Operation and Control | 3.9 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 3.2 | |
| Equipment Maintenance | 3.0 | |
| Troubleshooting | 3.0 | |
| Coordination | 3.0 | |
| Time Management | 3.0 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 2.9 | |
| Active Listening | 2.9 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.8 | |
| Critical Thinking | 2.8 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 3.0 |
| English Language | 2.8 |
| Production and Processing | 2.8 |
| Transportation | 2.8 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 2.5 |
| Administration and Management | 2.5 |
| Administrative | 2.3 |
| Public Safety and Security | 2.3 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 73.4% |
| Less than high school | 22.5% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 4.0% |
Typical Tasks
- 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.
- Inspect product load for accuracy and safely move it around the warehouse or facility to ensure timely and complete delivery.
- Manually or mechanically load or unload materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
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