What is a tugger operator and how to become one

Key steps to become a tugger operator

1. Explore tugger operator education requirements

   Most common tugger operator degrees

   High School Diploma

   65.0 %

   Associate

   14.3 %

   Diploma

   10.0 %

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2. Start to develop specific tugger operator skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Tuggers	34.13%
   OSHA	25.51%
   Warehouse Environment	10.17%
   Honda	5.08%
   Assembly Line	5.07%

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3. Complete relevant tugger operator training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New tugger operators learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a tugger operator based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real tugger operator resumes.

4. Research tugger operator duties and responsibilities

   • Operate or tend hoists or winches to lift and pull loads using power-operate cable equipment.
   • Start engines of hoists or winches and used levers and pedals to wind or unwind cable on drums.
   • Pull dollies of materia safely to the line in a timely manner as to not shut down automotive industry line.
   • Deliver automotive parts to Toyota lineside

5. Prepare your tugger operator resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your tugger operator resume.

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6. Apply for tugger operator jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a tugger operator job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams