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This listing describes the Army's 88M Motor Transport Operator role, available through military enlistment rather than direct hire. You would drive wheeled vehicles and help manage ground transport of personnel, cargo and equipment, assist with loading and unloading, check vehicle condition, and flag maintenance or damage issues to keep operations moving.

What the role involves

As a Motor Transport Operator you gain hands-on experience in commercial driving, transport logistics, cargo handling, route support, equipment accountability, and working in fast-changing, high-tempo settings.

Skills you'll build

• Safe vehicle operation

• Logistics and transportation support

• Loading and unloading cargo

• Navigating routes and terrain

• Inspecting vehicles and reporting their condition

• Basic maintenance knowledge

• Awareness of safety rules and risks

• Tracking and accounting for equipment

• Coordinating and communicating with a team

• Adapting to shifting operational demands

How this works

This posting is not a direct job application. It represents one possible placement among military career paths. To pursue it, you'll talk with a recruiter, take a job placement exam, pass a physical exam, select from the career paths offered to you, sign an enlistment contract lasting 2 to 6 years, take the oath of enlistment, and attend basic training.

Employment type

Full-time and part-time positions are available.

Requirements

• Age 17 to 42

• Medically and physically fit

• U.S. citizen or permanent resident holding a valid Green Card

• High school diploma or equivalent

Benefits

• Dental insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Professional development assistance

• Tuition reimbursement

• Vision insurance

Certifications

You can earn any of 16 nationally recognized certifications through this role.

Work takes place on the road.