Entry Level Transportation Management Coordinator

United States Army Mid-Atlantic Recruiting Battalion · East Brunswick, NJ · 16 mo ago

On-siteInformation Technology$40k/yrFull-time

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 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

To serve in this role, candidates must first take the ASVAB, a series of tests that helps identify the best Army jobs for them. Training for transportation management coordinators requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and six weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instructions.

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 Scores

Clerical (CL): 95

Compensation

Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time. Enlistment bonuses are available for 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 learned in this role can prepare you for careers with transportation and logistics companies.

Partnership for Youth Success (PaYS) Program

Those interested in this job may be eligible for civilian employment after the Army through the Army PaYS program, which guarantees a job interview with military-friendly employers.