Commercial Vehicle Driver Level 3

Aliases: Driver, Assistant Driver, Bus Driver, Commercial Driver, Trucker

Industry/Sector(s): Automotive

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Commercial Vehicle Driver Level 3 is expected to perform include:

Driving a commercial vehicle including LCV, pick-up trucks, bus, maxi cab, school van, heavy commercial vehicles, etc.
Driving safely on the assigned route with or without the company of a senior driver
Operating within city limits and outside it as and when required
Ensuring safety of passengers or goods as well as public on the road
Achieving key performance parameters like fuel efficiency, on time delivery, etc.

WORK ENVIRONMENT ^{1, 3, 4}

It is a field job
Need not handle a team
Local travelling is a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs may be available
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Working is 8/9 hours a day for 6/7 days a week. This may vary from organization to organization
Shift system is available
Overtime may be required
Being self-employed is also an option. In this case, the working hours and days will be flexible

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ¹

Preferably, 8^th
Certified training for Commercial Vehicle Driver Level 3 (programme aligned to ASC/Q9702 released by Automotive Skills Development Council)

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Skilled in co-ordinating with the depot or the branch office
Familiar with assessing the road worthiness of the vehicle in hand
Proficiency in maintaining safety on the assigned route within limited geography
Ability to practice HSE and security-related guidelines
Knowledge of basic technical check before the trip
Efficiency in conforming to traffic rules and regulations
Ability to stay abreast with the latest technological advancements
Knowledge of GPS or navigation system
Ability to perform basic auto servicing and minor repairs

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Training in ASDC Commercial Vehicle Driving Assistant and/or ASDC Auto Service Technician Level 2 certificate holder
Training in road safety, familiarity with features & basic repairs for vehicles under control
Manual dexterity
Physically fit

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Perfect Motor Driving School
www.perfectdrivingschool.com/
Maruti Driving School
www.marutidrivingschool.com/
Ashok Leyland
www.ashokleyland.com/driver-training

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

For scholarship and schemes, use further links like:

https://scholarships.gov.in/

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

http://www.marutidrivingschool.com/Learners_Course.aspx

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ^{1, 5, 7}

Assistant Driver/Helper → Commercial Vehicle Driver Level 3 → Commercial Vehicle Driver Level 4 → Commercial Vehicle Driver Trainer

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ²

For candidates with experience - Rs 8,000 to Rs 10,000 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ¹

Generally, 1-2 years if ASDC Driving Assistant certificate holder and minimum 6 months experience in driving a Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) is required

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ^{2, 4}

Self-employed
Transport agencies
Government transport undertakings
Tourism and travel industry
Private transport agencies

KEYWORDS

Driver
Commercial Driver
Bus Driver

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	8331.0302	Commercial Vehicle Driver Level 3
ISCO 2008	8331	Bus and Tram Drivers
NIC 2008	49219	Other urban or suburban passenger transport n.e.c.
QP Reference	ASC/Q9702	Commercial Vehicle Driver - Level 3
NSQF	Level 3	Not available

REFERENCES

1	http://www.naukri.com/job-listings-Driver-Himachal-Pradesh-Public-Works-Department-Shimla--1-to--1-years-130716900821?src=seo_srp&sid=14684278059497&xp=7&qp=heavy%20vehicle%20driver&srcPage=s
2	http://www.naukri.com/job-listings-Driver-BP-ENTERPRISES-Delhi-5-to-7-years-150616002706?src=jobsearchDesk&sid=14668515561446&xp=5&qp=car%20driver,%20timing&srcPage=s

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