Entry Level Transporation Management Coordinator

Transportation Management Coordinator (88N) Overview Transportation management coordinators are primarily responsible for scheduling and selecting the modes of transportation for personnel and equipment. They organize, plan and oversee the movement of those vehicles, personnel and cargo worldwide. Job Duties Mark, label cargo and freight shipments in accordance with regulatory requirements Document and inventory freight, cargo and materiel shipments of all types Perform system administrator duties such as installing software and uploading data to computer systems Prepare equipment, cargo and personnel for travel to airports, seaports and railways Request and coordinate transportation to meet a movement mission Requirements Those who want to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you. Training Job training for a transportation management coordinator requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and six weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instructions. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field. Helpful Skills Interest in motor vehicles, aircrafts and ocean liner vessels Experience in coordinating transportation Interest in planning events and working with people Required ASVAB Score(s) Clerical (CL): 95 Compensation Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time. Education Benefits In the Army, qualified students can earn full-tuition, merit-based scholarships, allowances for books and fees, plus an annual stipend for living expenses. Future Civilian Careers The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with transportation and logistic companies. PARTNERSHIP FOR YOUTH SUCCESS (PaYS) Program Those interested in this job may be eligible for civilian employment, after the Army, by enrolling in the Army PaYS program. The PaYS program is a recruitment option that guarantees a job interview with military friendly employers that are looking for experienced and trained Veterans to join their organization. Rush Enterprises Ruan Transportation Mgt. Sys. Inc. D. M. Bowman, Inc. Liquid Transport Corp Transport Corporation of America, Inc. Sentinel Transportation, LLC Nationwide Truck Brokers, Inc. J. B. Hunt Transportation, Inc. Total Quality Logistics, LLC TMC Transportation, Inc. #J-18808-Ljbffr United States Army Mid-Atlantic Recruiting Battalion