88M Truck Driver
About the role
As a Truck Driver in the Army National Guard, you are responsible for operating all wheeled vehicles and equipment over various terrains and roadways. Your duties include overseeing and checking proper loading and unloading of cargo on vehicles and trailers, employing convoy defense techniques, managing the safety of personnel being transported, identifying, correcting, or reporting vehicle deficiencies, and preparing vehicles for movement by air, rail, or vessel.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and check proper loading and unloading of cargo on vehicles and trailers
- Employ convoy defense techniques
Requirements
- Experience in driver education
- Interest in driving and mechanics
Qualifications
- Military enlistment in the Army National Guard
- Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate
- Must be between the ages of 17 and 35
- Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
- Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)
Skills
- Truck, trailer, heavy truck, or bus driving experience
Benefits
- Paid training
- A monthly paycheck
- Montgomery GI Bill
- Federal and State tuition assistance
- Retirement benefits for part-time service
- Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)
- 401(k)-type savings plan
- Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans)
- Health care benefits available
- VA home loans
- Bonuses, if applicable
Pay
Earn While You Learn: Get paid to train. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.
Schedule
Part of the training includes 10 weeks of Basic Training and 7 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT).