[Core] [47% incumbents] Inform regular customers of new products or services and price changes.
  DWAs: Provide transportation information to passengers or customers.

[Core] [47% incumbents] Record sales or delivery information on daily sales or delivery record.
  DWAs: Record details of deliveries or shipments. | Record sales or transactions data.

[Core] [47% incumbents] Listen to and resolve customers' complaints regarding products or services.
  DWAs: Resolve issues affecting transportation operations.

[Core] [47% incumbents] Maintain trucks and food-dispensing equipment and clean inside of machines that dispense food or beverages.
  DWAs: Clean machinery or equipment. | Maintain vehicles in good working condition.

[Supplemental] [47% incumbents] Arrange merchandise and sales promotion displays or issue sales promotion materials to customers.
  DWAs: Sell products or services.

[Supplemental] [47% incumbents] Collect coins from vending machines, refill machines, and remove aged merchandise.
  DWAs: Collect payments for goods or services.

[Supplemental] [47% incumbents] Write customer orders and sales contracts according to company guidelines.
  DWAs: Record sales or transactions data.

[Core] [46% incumbents] Drive trucks to deliver such items as food, medical supplies, or newspapers.
  DWAs: Operate vehicles or material-moving equipment.

[Supplemental] [46% incumbents] Review lists of dealers, customers, or station drops and load trucks.
  DWAs: Review customer information. | Load shipments, belongings, or materials.

[Supplemental] [46% incumbents] Sell food specialties, such as sandwiches and beverages, to office workers and patrons of sports events.
  DWAs: Sell products or services.

[Core] [45% incumbents] Collect money from customers, make change, and record transactions on customer receipts.
  DWAs: Record sales or transactions data. | Collect fares or payment from customers.

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:3.75 lvl:3.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:3.62 lvl:2.88) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.12 lvl:3.38) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Monitoring (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Writing (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Active Learning (imp:2.75 lvl:2.12) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Mathematics (imp:2.62 lvl:1.88) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Science (imp:1.00) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:4.15 lvl:3.60) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Food Production (imp:3.65 lvl:2.63) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  English Language (imp:3.49 lvl:2.33) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Transportation (imp:3.46 lvl:2.70) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Public Safety and Security (imp:3.21 lvl:2.41) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Administration and Management (imp:3.03 lvl:2.76) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.95 lvl:2.36) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Mathematics (imp:2.91 lvl:2.46) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Production and Processing (imp:2.90 lvl:3.46) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.49 lvl:2.62) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Law and Government (imp:2.33 lvl:1.66) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.15) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.13) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Administrative (imp:2.11) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Mechanical (imp:1.99 lvl:1.87) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Geography (imp:1.97 lvl:1.54) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Education and Training (imp:1.96 lvl:1.62) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.88) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Communications and Media (imp:1.78 lvl:1.06) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Telecommunications (imp:1.77 lvl:0.93) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Psychology (imp:1.49) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Foreign Language (imp:1.40) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Physics (imp:1.33) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Design (imp:1.28) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Building and Construction (imp:1.28) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.20) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.20) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Chemistry (imp:1.03) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Biology (imp:1.03) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.03) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Fine Arts (imp:1.03) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  History and Archeology (imp:1.03) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.03) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Oral Expression (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Near Vision (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Information Ordering (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.00 lvl:2.25) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Control Precision (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Static Strength (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Trunk Strength (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Far Vision (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Written Expression (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Selective Attention (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Manual Dexterity (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.75 lvl:2.12) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Time Sharing (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Number Facility (imp:2.62 lvl:1.88) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Spatial Orientation (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Depth Perception (imp:2.62 lvl:2.00) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.50 lvl:1.75) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Rate Control (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.50 lvl:2.88) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Originality (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Peripheral Vision (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Visualization (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Stamina (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.12 lvl:2.75) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Memorization (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.12 lvl:1.62) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Response Orientation (imp:2.00 lvl:2.62) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Night Vision (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.50 lvl:0.75) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:4.58 lvl:3.98) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:4.57 lvl:5.99) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:4.36 lvl:4.94) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Getting Information (imp:3.94 lvl:3.84) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.92 lvl:4.85) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.73 lvl:3.38) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.68 lvl:3.31) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.63 lvl:3.04) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.55 lvl:3.32) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.24 lvl:2.41) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.10 lvl:3.13) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.02 lvl:2.71) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Processing Information (imp:3.01 lvl:2.48) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.00 lvl:2.25) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:2.87 lvl:2.90) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Thinking Creatively (imp:2.87 lvl:2.28) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.86 lvl:2.64) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:2.83 lvl:3.00) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:2.83 lvl:2.31) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:2.80 lvl:3.65) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:2.73 lvl:2.30) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:2.67) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:2.57 lvl:2.11) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:2.56 lvl:2.69) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Working with Computers (imp:2.41 lvl:1.46) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.35 lvl:2.04) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.32) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.25 lvl:2.22) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.22) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.19 lvl:1.44) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.11 lvl:2.49) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.10 lvl:1.58) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:1.95) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:1.92 lvl:0.93) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:1.86 lvl:1.18) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:1.82 lvl:1.37) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:1.79) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.70) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.41) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.34) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.29) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:2.47) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Social Orientation (imp:1.90) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Perseverance (imp:1.77) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.53) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity (imp:1.51) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Self-Control (imp:1.43) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Optimism (imp:1.42) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.35) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Cautiousness (imp:1.32) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Cooperation (imp:1.26) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.24) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.21) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Sincerity (imp:1.14) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Initiative (imp:1.10) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Empathy (imp:1.00) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Dependability (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Adaptability (imp:0.99) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:0.56) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Leadership Orientation (imp:0.36) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility (imp:0.34) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail () — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Innovation (imp:-0.10) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:-0.16) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Service Orientation (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Time Management (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Persuasion (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Coordination (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Negotiation (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Operation and Control (imp:2.75 lvl:2.38) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.50 lvl:2.00) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Instructing (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.75 lvl:1.12) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Technology Design (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Repairing (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Programming (imp:1.00) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 409,180
  annual_median    : $38,770
  annual_pct10     : $22,590
  annual_pct25     : $30,200
  annual_pct75     : $49,000
  annual_pct90     : $59,980
  annual_mean      : $40,730
  hourly_median    : $18.64

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Alaska ($48,420)
  lowest_state     : Guam ($20,630)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.347x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (53 total) ---
  Accommodation and Food Services          emp:  175,190  median: $  30,580
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:  108,480  median: $  49,090
  Retail Trade                             emp:   40,840  median: $  36,640
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:   26,870  median: $  45,690
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:   24,500  median: $  47,140
  Manufacturing                            emp:   16,250  median: $  46,150
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    4,040  median: $  39,810
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing       emp:    3,380  median: $  40,910
  Information                              emp:    2,690  median: $  36,070
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:    1,770  median: $  46,500

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (18 total) ---
  Accommodation and Food Services          emp:  175,190  median: $  30,580
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:  108,480  median: $  49,090
  Retail Trade                             emp:   40,840  median: $  36,640
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:   26,870  median: $  45,690
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:   24,500  median: $  47,140
  Manufacturing                            emp:   16,250  median: $  46,150
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    4,040  median: $  39,810
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing       emp:    3,380  median: $  40,910
  Information                              emp:    2,690  median: $  36,070
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:    1,770  median: $  46,500

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--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Truck driver (similarity: 0.3750)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Truck_driver
  QID: Q508846
  Extract: A truck driver is a person who earns a living as the driver of a truck, which is commonly defined as a large goods vehicle (LGV) or heavy goods vehicle (HGV).

  Title: Self-driving car (similarity: 0.2778)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-driving_car
  QID: Q741490
  Extract: A self-driving car, also known as an autonomous car, driverless car, robotic car, or robo-car, is a car that is capable of operating with reduced or no human input. They are sometimes called robotaxis, though this term refers specifically to self-driving cars operated for a ridesharing company. As o

  Title: Women in the United States (similarity: 0.2174)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women_in_the_United_States
  QID: Q17514041
  Extract: The legal status of women in the United States has advanced significantly over the past two centuries, but not yet equal to that of men in comparison to other high-income democracies.

  Title: Illegal immigration to New York City (similarity: 0.3214)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_immigration_to_New_York_City
  QID: Q16996635
  Extract: Illegal immigrants residing in New York City come from many parts of the world, especially Latin America, Asia, Eastern Europe, and the Caribbean. About 70% of them have paid work, in catering, construction, retail, driving, cleaning, and many other trades; at least in catering, their wages tend to 

  Title: Truck (similarity: 0.1600)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Truck
  QID: Q43193
  Extract: A truck or lorry is a motor vehicle designed to transport freight, carry specialized payloads, or perform other utilitarian work. Trucks vary greatly in size, power, and configuration, but the vast majority feature body-on-frame construction, with a cabin that is independent of the payload portion o

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence based on detailed O*NET data including comprehensive task descriptions, skill profiles, and work activities. Clear distinction from pure driving or sales roles through hybrid nature of responsibilities.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-04T02:58:55.314111+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,605
tokens_output        : 4,053
cost_usd             : $0.043456
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found for this occupation. The closest semantic neighbor was 'Truck driver' with 0.375 similarity, which covers the driving component but lacks the sales and customer service aspects that define this hybrid role.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Driver/Sales Workers operate vehicles on established routes to deliver products and provide customer service, combining transportation and retail functions. They drive trucks or other vehicles to deliver goods like food products, restaurant items, or commercial services while handling sales transactions, taking orders, and maintaining customer relationships. This role requires both driving skills and customer service abilities in a mobile business environment.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day involves reviewing delivery routes and customer lists, loading trucks with merchandise, and driving to established stops or territories. Workers inform customers about new products and price changes, take orders, and collect payments while maintaining detailed sales and delivery records. They handle customer complaints, arrange promotional displays, and may collect coins from vending machines or refill equipment. Vehicle maintenance tasks include cleaning food-dispensing equipment and ensuring trucks remain in working condition. The role combines significant physical activity with customer interaction and basic administrative duties.

WHO THRIVES:
Success in this role requires individuals who are realistic and conventional in their approach, comfortable with routine operations and structured environments. They must possess strong dependability and social orientation, as customer relationships are crucial to success. The work suits people who enjoy variety in their daily environment while maintaining consistent processes and procedures. Effective oral communication skills are essential, along with the ability to work independently while following established protocols. Physical stamina and the ability to handle equipment operation complement strong interpersonal skills.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most positions require only a high school diploma or equivalent, with 64% of workers holding this educational level and 35.5% having less than high school education. New workers typically receive on-the-job training covering vehicle operation, route management, customer service protocols, and product knowledge. A valid driver's license is essential, and some positions may require commercial driving licenses depending on vehicle size. Prior customer service or sales experience can be beneficial but is not typically required.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
This role often serves as an entry point into transportation or sales careers, with advancement opportunities leading to route supervisor, dispatcher, or sales representative positions. Workers may progress to heavy truck driving, logistics coordination, or retail management roles. Some develop entrepreneurial opportunities by establishing independent delivery routes or purchasing franchises. Experience gained provides transferable skills in customer service, logistics, and territory management that apply across multiple industries.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the occupation employs 409,180 workers with a median annual wage of $38,770, ranging from $22,590 to $59,980. Geographic wage variation is significant, with Alaska offering the highest wages at $48,420 compared to Guam at $20,630, representing a 2.35x difference. The largest employment sectors are Accommodation and Food Services (175,190 workers), Wholesale Trade (108,480), and Retail Trade (40,840). Job Zone 2 classification indicates accessible entry requirements with moderate growth potential in delivery-dependent sectors.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
The role faces moderate automation risk as autonomous vehicle technology advances, particularly affecting the driving component of the position. However, the customer service, relationship management, and problem-solving aspects provide some protection from automation. Tasks requiring human judgment like handling customer complaints, arranging displays, and building client relationships remain difficult to automate effectively.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [task_similarity] Light Truck Drivers (53-3033.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles involve operating vehicles for delivery purposes and handling transportation equipment.
    data: Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:4.6)
    data: Transportation knowledge (imp:3.5)
  [skill_overlap] Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors (41-9091.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles require customer service skills, sales abilities, and direct customer interaction in mobile environments.
    data: Customer and Personal Service (imp:4.2)
    data: Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.9)
  [task_similarity] Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles involve handling merchandise, maintaining delivery records, and managing inventory-related activities.
    data: Handling and Moving Objects (imp:4.6)
    data: Record sales or delivery information on daily sales record
  [riasec_cluster] Counter and Rental Clerks (41-2021.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both occupy realistic-conventional RIASEC clusters with customer service components and structured work environments.
    data: RIASEC R:5.34, C:4.67
    data: Customer service orientation
  [career_pathway] Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (53-3032.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Represents natural advancement path for workers seeking to transition to larger commercial vehicle operations.
    data: Operating Vehicles knowledge overlap
    data: Transportation industry progression
    data: Job Zone advancement pattern

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['driver sales', 'delivery driver', 'route driver', 'sales driver', 'mobile sales', 'delivery sales', 'driver seller', 'route sales']
  exclude_keywords : ['truck driver only', 'sales representative', 'warehouse worker', 'dispatcher', 'mechanic']
  title_patterns   : ['*delivery*driver*', '*route*sales*', '*driver*sales*', '*mobile*sales*', '*delivery*associate*']
  common_variations: ['delivery associate', 'route driver', 'sales driver', 'mobile vendor', 'delivery expert', 'route sales representative', 'driver salesperson', 'delivery partner']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['tendency', 'others', 'equipment', 'customer', 'sales', 'principles', 'services', 'products', 'materials', 'includes', 'control', 'objects', 'customers', 'machines', 'management', 'ideas', 'body', 'driving', 'trucks', 'techniques']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
tendency                   42  0.01580  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     38  0.01430  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
equipment                  30  0.01129  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:77%  inference:10%  dwas:7%
customer                   20  0.00752  inference            inference:65%  onet_dimensions:20%  onet_tasks:10%
sales                      18  0.00677  inference            inference:39%  onet_tasks:28%  onet_dimensions:17%
principles                 16  0.00602  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
services                   13  0.00489  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:46%  dwas:23%  onet_tasks:15%
products                   12  0.00451  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:42%  inference:25%  onet_tasks:17%
materials                  12  0.00451  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:83%  onet_tasks:8%  dwas:8%
includes                   12  0.00451  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
control                    12  0.00451  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
objects                    12  0.00451  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
customers                  11  0.00414  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:45%  onet_dimensions:27%  dwas:18%
machines                   11  0.00414  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:64%  onet_tasks:27%  inference:9%
management                 11  0.00414  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:64%  inference:36%
ideas                      11  0.00414  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
body                       11  0.00414  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:91%  wikipedia:9%
driving                    11  0.00414  inference            inference:55%  wikipedia:36%  onet_dimensions:9%
trucks                     10  0.00376  wikipedia            wikipedia:40%  onet_tasks:30%  inference:30%
techniques                 10  0.00376  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
vehicle                    10  0.00376  wikipedia            wikipedia:50%  inference:40%  onet_dimensions:10%
orientation                10  0.00376  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
food                        9  0.00339  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:44%  inference:33%  onet_dimensions:22%
events                      9  0.00339  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  onet_tasks:11%
problems                    9  0.00339  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
procedures                  9  0.00339  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
service                     9  0.00339  inference            inference:78%  onet_dimensions:22%
human                       9  0.00339  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  wikipedia:11%  inference:11%
resources                   9  0.00339  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quickly                     9  0.00339  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
activities                  9  0.00339  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
maintaining                 9  0.00339  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  inference:33%
self                        9  0.00339  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  wikipedia:33%
monitoring                  8  0.00301  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
needs                       8  0.00301  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
problem                     8  0.00301  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
rules                       8  0.00301  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
standards                   8  0.00301  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
production                  8  0.00301  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
moving                      8  0.00301  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  dwas:12%