Entry Level Transportation Management Coordinator

United States Army Mid-Atlantic Recruiting Battalion; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing

Medical

Food allowance

Special pay

Vacation time

Job summary

The United States Army Mid-Atlantic Recruiting Battalion is hiring a Transportation Management Coordinator to organize and oversee transportation for personnel and equipment. You will be responsible for scheduling transport modes and documenting shipments while ensuring compliance with regulations.

This role requires a keen interest in vehicles and planning, and involves completing Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training. You will gain skills applicable to civilian careers in transportation and logistics.

Qualifications

• Must take the ASVAB with a Clerical score of 95.
• 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training required.
• 6 weeks of Advanced Individual Training needed.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and select modes of transportation.
• Document and inventory shipments.
• Prepare equipment and personnel for travel.
• Request and coordinate transportation.

Skills

Interest in motor vehicles

Experience in coordinating transportation

Interest in planning events

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Transportation Management Coordinator (88N)

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 those 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

Those who want to serve must first take the ASVAB, a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you.

Required ASVAB Score(s): Clerical (CL): 95

Training

Job training for a transportation management coordinator requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and six weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instructions. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field.

Helpful Skills

• Interest in motor vehicles, aircrafts and ocean liner vessels
• Experience in coordinating transportation
• Interest in planning events and working with people

Compensation

Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time.

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 you learn will help prepare you for a career with transportation and logistic companies.