- Statewide
- Western Prosperity Zone
- Southwest Prosperity Zone
- North Central Prosperity Zone
- Northeast Prosperity Zone
- Northwest Prosperity Zone
- Piedmont-Triad Prosperity Zone
- Sandhills Prosperity Zone
- Southeast Prosperity Zone
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Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
- Annual Median Wage
No data
Growth Rate
Very Fast Growing
- Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers transport goods from one location to another. Most tractor-trailer drivers are long-haul drivers and operate trucks with a total weight exceeding 26,000 pounds for the vehicle, passengers, and cargo. These drivers deliver goods over intercity routes that sometimes span several states.
What do they typically do
- Clean and lubricate parts
- Maintain, repair, and overhaul farm machinery and vehicles like tractors, harvesters, and irrigation systems
- Locate and diagnose problems by examining and listening to equipment, reading inspection reports, and talking with customers
- Put machines and equipment back together after repair, testing their operation and making adjustments as needed
- Tune or overhaul engines
- Record details of repairs made and parts used
- Test and replace electrical components and wiring using test meters, soldering equipment, and hand tools
- Use hand tools to take apart defective machines for repair
Number of Jobs
Average AnnualJob Growth +1.5%Job OpeningEducation & Training
- Education Most occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.Associated Programs or MajorsMoreLicenseMore
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