88M Motor Transport Operator (Truck Driver)

United States Army Reserve; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Army Reserve is seeking a Motor Transport Operator (88M) responsible for transporting personnel and cargo. This entry-level full-time role involves operating vehicles across various terrains, ensuring safety, and may lead to future civilian roles in transportation. Training includes both classroom instruction and hands-on vehicle operation.

Qualifications

• Required ASVAB Score: 85 (Operators & Food).
• Training: 10 weeks Basic Combat Training and 6 weeks Advanced Training.

Responsibilities

• Operate all wheel vehicles and equipment.
• Manage loading and unloading of cargo.
• Employ convoy defense techniques.

Skills

Driver Education Experience

Interest in Driving

Mechanics

Education

10 weeks Basic Combat Training

6 weeks and 3 days Advanced Individual Training

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88M Motor Transport Operator (Truck Driver)

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MOTOR TRANSPORT OPERATOR (88M)

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 National Guard'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 vehicles for movement/shipment by air, rail or vessel.
  
  

Training

Job training for a Motor Transport Operator requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and six weeks and three days of Advanced Individual Training at Fort Leonard Wood, MO. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in simulation; however, more than 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.

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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, heavy truck or bus driver.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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