Operate on-board computer systems

Description

Operate on-board computer systems in heavy trucks and vehicles; communicate with yard management computer system.

Alternative labels

utilise on-board computer systems
utilise on-board vehicle computer systems
execute on-board vehicle computer operations
conduct operations using on-board computer systems
operate on-board vehicle computer systems
carry out on-board vehicle computer operations
use on-board computer systems
perform operations using on-board computer systems
use on-board vehicle computer systems
perform on-board vehicle computer operations

Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

sector-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Operate on-board computer systems is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Rail intermodal equipment operator: Rail intermodal equipment operators assist in the loading of trailers and containers on and off railcars and chassis. They manoeuvre tractor-trailer combinations around tight corners and in and out of parking spaces. They use an on-board computer peripheral to communicate with yard management computer system and to identify railcars.
Stevedore: Stevedores sort, handle, load and unload freight into over-the-road equipment in accordance with oral and written instructions, as well as state regulations. They move freight such as boxes, bulky items, or even large pallets of goods to and from storage areas and onto transport vehicles.

Optional skill

Operate on-board computer systems is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

 


 

References

  1. Operate on-board computer systems – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022