Army Motor Transport Operator (88M)

  • Full-Time
  • San Mateo, CA
  • United States Armed Services- Army
  • Posted 4 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description

NO OUT OF STATE APPLICATIONS

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

Required ASVAB Score(s)

Operators & Food (OF): 85

Compensation

Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time. Learn more about total compensation.

Earn Cash For In Demand Jobs

You could earn up to $40,000 in cash bonuses just for enlisting under certain Military Occupational Specialties. Visit Jobs in Demand to see if this job qualifies for an enlistment bonus.

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. Learn more about education benefits.

Future Civilian Careers

The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with city or county fire departments and other firefighting agencies.

Active Duty Benefits

Pay = starting at salary pay $35,000 as a PVT

Up to $40K enlistment bonus

Free housing

Free food

Free college of your choice

Free healthcare (Spouse and kids included)

Free dental

Over 150 careers, YOU pick your career before enlisting

World travel

200 International competitive sports programs

Accepting GED

Accepting High School Juniors (17 years old)

Accepting High School Seniors

Accepting High School Grads

Call for more info 559-389-1070

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?!?

NO OUT OF STATE APPLICANTS.!

NO OUT OF STATE APPLICATIONS

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $29,720.00 - $85,933.00 per year

Pay Frequency:

  • Bi weekly or Twice monthly
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