Driver/Sales Workers
SOC: 53-3031.00 · Job Zone 2 (Some preparation)
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. Includes newspaper delivery drivers.
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$37,130
per year
Mean Wage
$39,670
per year
Employment
417K
workers
Wage Range
$21,760 - $59,730
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
Task Breakdown
12 tasks analyzed
Collect money from customers, make change, and record transactions on customer receipts.
Drive trucks to deliver such items as food, medical supplies, or newspapers.
Write customer orders and sales contracts according to company guidelines.
Inform regular customers of new products or services and price changes.
Record sales or delivery information on daily sales or delivery record.
Call on prospective customers to explain company services or to solicit new business.
Arrange merchandise and sales promotion displays or issue sales promotion materials to customers.
Listen to and resolve customers' complaints regarding products or services.
Maintain trucks and food-dispensing equipment and clean inside of machines that dispense food or beverages.
Review lists of dealers, customers, or station drops and load trucks.
Sell food specialties, such as sandwiches and beverages, to office workers and patrons of sports events.
Collect coins from vending machines, refill machines, and remove aged merchandise.
| Task | Category | AI Capability | Risk Score | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collect money from customers, make change, and record transactions on customer receipts. | - | - | - | |
| Drive trucks to deliver such items as food, medical supplies, or newspapers. | - | - | - | |
| Write customer orders and sales contracts according to company guidelines. | - | - | - | |
| Inform regular customers of new products or services and price changes. | - | - | - | |
| Record sales or delivery information on daily sales or delivery record. | - | - | - | |
| Call on prospective customers to explain company services or to solicit new business. | - | - | - | |
| Arrange merchandise and sales promotion displays or issue sales promotion materials to customers. | - | - | - | |
| Listen to and resolve customers' complaints regarding products or services. | - | - | - | |
| Maintain trucks and food-dispensing equipment and clean inside of machines that dispense food or beverages. | - | - | - | |
| Review lists of dealers, customers, or station drops and load trucks. | - | - | - | |
| Sell food specialties, such as sandwiches and beverages, to office workers and patrons of sports events. | - | - | - | |
| Collect coins from vending machines, refill machines, and remove aged merchandise. | - | - | - |
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