Careers: CDL Drivers
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver (CDL)
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver in the Forest Products Sector drive tractor trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) to pick up raw materials from the forests and deliver them to wood mills, sawmills, and other production facilities to be processed. Drivers may be required to load or unload trucks. Requires commercial driver’s license.
$22.27
Median Hourly Wage
1,362
Average Annual Openings Across All Sectors
4,112
Near Term Retirement Likely (workers over 55)
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Information For Job Seekers
In this job, you would do Typical Work Activities:
- Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
- Getting Information
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
- Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Is this a good fit for you? Skills typically required:
- Operation and control
- Operations monitoring
- Monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
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Short-Term Training:
- Commercial Driver’s License
- Large Equipment and Maintenance and Operation
Professional Certifications
- CDL A
- CDL B
Experience in Related Occupations:
- Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators
- Crane and Tower Operators
- Operating Engineers & Other Construction Equipment Operators
- Light Truck Drivers
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners
Opportunity Outlook (2022 -2032)
Current Jobs:
11,297
Projected Growth:
-3% in Maine
Hires:
6,527
Information For Career Advisors
Hire and Train
Workers are required to pursue a postsecondary training to gain a Commercial Driver’s License and receive short-term on-the-job training. There are many training programs available to prepare for this licensure. Career progression can take multiple forms depending on the worker’s interests, prior experience, and skill attainment. Typically, after about 2 years of experience workers may be able to advance by demonstrating leadership, experience, and capabilities
Training
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Short-term on-the-job training
- No work experience required
Requirements/Typical Entry Points
Short-Term Training:
- Commercial Driver’s License
- Large Equipment and Maintenance and Operation
Professional Certifications
- CDL A
- CDL B
Experience in Related Occupations:
- Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators
- Crane and Tower Operators
- Operating Engineers & Other Construction Equipment Operators
- Light Truck Drivers
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners
Workforce Snapshot
Current Jobs:
11,297
Projected Growth:
-3% in Maine
Hires:
6,527
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