What Is an Utility Driver and How to Become One
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What Is a Utility Driver?
A utility driver operates commercial trucks and other large vehicles. Your duties include delivering or picking up packages or shipments, moving semi-trucks or large vehicles from one spot to another, and delivering containers and mobile offices to construction sites. Qualifications for the job include a mix of career experience and skills. You need a commercial driver’s license and a clean driving record. Knowledge of all safety standards and OSHA regulations is important. Experience with operating front-loaders and forklifts is also helpful.
How to Become a Utility Driver
The qualifications to become a utility driver vary depending on where you work and the details of your job. In most cases, utility drivers need a high school diploma or GED certificate and a commercial driver’s license (CDL). In this job, you operate different vehicles in a fleet, so you typically need a Class A CDL to drive large trucks or a Class B CDL to operate box trucks. In this career, you need the physical skills to lift and load cargo. Knowledge of OSHA regulations is important. You also need strong navigation skills to follow and complete delivery or transportation routes.
