Motor Transport Operator (88M) Details

Motor Transport Operator (88M)

United States Army, Active Duty & Army Reserves - Chicago, IL

Employment Type : Full-Time

IMPORTANT: This is a position in the military and requires an enlistment in the US Army. It is available both on Active Duty (full-time) as well as Army Reserve (part-time, one weekend a month plus two weeks in the summer). Active Duty is almost exclusively out of state but relocation costs are fully paid by the Army. Reserve positions are available in Chicago area (city and suburbs).

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Please review the basic qualifications below before continuing to the job description.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, or a Green Card Holder.
• Must be between the ages of 17 - 34.
• Must have a GED, be a High School Graduate, OR have a minimum of 15 college semester hours.
• Must not have any tattoos on the neck, face, or hands.

You must meet those requirements to be eligible for this position.

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Overview

Motor transport operators are primarily responsible for supervising or operating wheel vehicles to transport personnel and cargo. They are the backbone of the Army’s support and sustainment structure, providing advanced mobility on and off the battlefield.

Job Duties

• Operate all wheel vehicles and equipment over varied terrain and roadways
• Manage load, unload, and safety of personnel being transported
• Oversee and check proper loading and unloading of cargo on vehicles and trailers
• Employ convoy defense techniques
• Identify, correct or report all vehicle deficiencies
• Prepare vehicle for movement/shipment by air, rail or vessel

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 motor transport operator requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and seven weeks of Advanced Individual Training. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in simulation — yet over 200 training hours are spent in actual vehicles and field training environments.

Helpful Skills

• Experience in driver education
• Interest in driving and mechanics

Compensation

Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time.

Earn Cash For In Demand Jobs

You could earn up to $40,000 in cash bonuses just for enlisting under certain Military Occupational Specialties.

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 trucking, moving or bus companies, or with businesses that have their own delivery fleets. You’ll be able to consider a future as a tractor-trailer truck, tank truck and heavy truck or bus driver.

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. Find out more about the Army PaYS Program at http://www.armypays.com.

• 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.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $30,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Stable -- traditional, stable, strong processes
• People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused
• Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative

This Job Is:

• A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
• A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more
• A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education
• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

Company's Facebook page:

• https://www.facebook.com/ssg.bednarski

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Virtual meetings
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place