In the Military, supplies and equipment to support troops are shipped and exchanged regularly. Transportation, Supply and Logistics enlisted personnel facilitate such transfers through organizing loading schedules, fueling and driving delivery vehicles, assisting passenger travel and operating retail stores that sell needed goods. These servicemembers make sure the right supplies are in the right place at the right time – no small feat in an organization the size of the Military.
Possible Responsibilities
- Determine transportation and shipping routes
- Load supplies onto trucks, planes and railroad cars
- Check the volume and temperature of petroleum in tankers and barges
- Prepare charts and reports on maintenance activities
- Price retail sales items
- Drive vehicles over all types of roads
Helpful Attributes
Useful school subjects include driver education, shop mechanics, algebra and general mathematics. Helpful attributes include:
- Interest in working with machines and equipment
- Following instructions well
- Being comfortable reading maps
- Enjoying physical work
- Good attention to detail
Training Provided
Job training consists of classroom instruction, including some further onsite training. Sample courses include:
- Techniques for Loading and Storing Cargo
- Testing Oils and Fuels
- Parts and Supply Inventory Control Procedures
- Analysis of Transportation Documents
- Basic Vehicle Maintenance
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