88M Truck Driver

National Guard; West Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

As a Truck Driver in the Army National Guard, you will transport cargo and supplies, playing a critical role in military support. Training includes 10 weeks of Basic Training followed by 7 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, providing essential skills for a civilian driving career while earning a paycheck.

Benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid training

Qualifications

• Experience in driver education is helpful.
• Interest in driving and mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Oversee proper loading and unloading of cargo on vehicles.
• Employ convoy defense techniques.

Skills

Driver education experience

Interest in driving

Interest in mechanics

Job description

As a Truck Driver in the Army National Guard, you are the backbone of military support. By transporting cargo and supplies, you’ll play an integral role in keeping the Guard moving forward.

In this role, you will operate all wheeled vehicles and equipment over various terrain and roadways; manage load, unload, and safety of personnel being transported; employ defense techniques; identify, correct, or report vehicle deficiencies; and prepare vehicles for movement/shipment by air, rail, or vessel.

Job Duties
• Oversee and check proper loading and unloading of cargo on vehicles and trailers
• Employ convoy defense techniques

Helpful Skills
• Experience in driver education
• Interest in driving and mechanics

Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career with trucking, moving, or bus companies as a tractor, trailer, heavy truck, or bus driver.

Earn While You Learn
Instead of paying to learn these skills, 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.

Job training for a Truck Driver consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and seven weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT), which includes practice in driving several types of military vehicles. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field.