Route Salespersons
Route salespersons drive trucks to sell and deliver products or services to customers.
4%
25%
71%
National data for driver/sales workers and truck drivers (SOC 53-3030).
$12,510
$19,950
$42,900
$6.02
$9.59
$20.62
Based on Nebraska Wage Figures

Education

  • Have a high school diploma or GED
  • Complete on the job training
  • Hours

  • Generally have a set schedule each week.
  • May work 50 or more hours per week, but most work 40 hours a week.
  • May have shifts that begin early in the morning or end late at night.
  • Route Salespersons will:
  • Regularly try to find new customers
  • Route Salespersons frequently :
  • Use their hands to handle objects.
  • Repeat the same movements.
  • Sit for long periods of time when driving.
  • Stand while setting up displays.
  • It is important that Route Salespersons be able to:
  • See details of objects whether they are nearby or far away.
  • Speak clearly so listeners can understand.
  • Understand the speech of another person.
  • Determine the distance between objects.
  • Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls.
  • Move two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while remaining in place.
  • Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm.
  • Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects.
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