Install or remove special equipment, such as tire chains, grader blades, plow blades, or sanders.
Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
Couple or uncouple trailers by changing trailer jack positions, connecting or disconnecting air or electrical lines, or manipulating fifth-wheel locks.
Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
Operate equipment, such as truck cab computers, CB radios, phones, or global positioning systems (GPS) equipment to exchange necessary information with bases, supervisors, or other drivers.
Perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks, such as adding oil, fuel, or radiator fluid, performing minor repairs, or washing trucks.
Perform emergency roadside repairs, such as changing tires or installing light bulbs, tire chains, or spark plugs.
Install parts, assemblies, or attachments in transportation or material handling equipment.
