Motor Transport Operator

MOTOR TRANSPORT OPERATOR

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’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.

Requirements :

TRAINING :

Job training for a motor transport operator requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and seven weeks of Advanced Individual Training. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in simulation - yet over 200 training hours are spent in actual vehicles and field training environments.

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EDUCATION BENEFITS :

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.

Key Healthcare Benefits :

Why the U.S. Army :

Professional Growth :

Engage in continued learning, training, and career advancement opportunities.

Diverse Opportunities :

From combat medic specialists to medical officers, choose a role that fits your passion and expertise.

Community :

Join a tight-knit community that prioritizes camaraderie, service, and mutual support.