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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
Careers in Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
63 careers found
| Name |
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| Air Traffic Controllers
Control the flow of air traffic, giving airline pilots clearance for takeoff and landing. |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors
Supervise airport ground crew in loading and unloading aircraft cargo or baggage. |
| Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
Repair aircraft engines and other systems. |
| Airfield Operations Specialists
Make sure that flights take off and land safely. |
| Airline Pilots
Fly or navigate airplanes or helicopters on scheduled routes. |
| Ambulance Drivers and Attendants
Drive ambulances and help to transport sick or injured people. |
| Automotive Body Repairers
Restore and replace parts of automobile frames. |
| Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers
Replace or repair broken windshields in cars or trucks. |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Diagnose problems and repair cars and light trucks. |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants
Service cars, buses, trucks, boats, or other vehicles. |
| Avionics Technicians
Install, inspect, and test electronic equipment in aircraft. |
| Bicycle Repairers
Repair and service bicycles. |
| Billing and Posting Clerks
Compile and record information for billing purposes. |
| Bridge and Lock Tenders
Operate bridges, canal locks, and lighthouses to allow ships to pass on waterways. |
| Bus and Truck Mechanics
Maintain or repair any type of diesel engine. |
| Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
Supervise the operations of ships and other water vessels. |
| Cargo and Freight Agents
Route shipments of various materials through airline, train, and trucking terminals and shipping docks. |
| Commercial Pilots
Fly or navigate airplanes or helicopters on non-scheduled routes. |
| Couriers and Messengers
Pick up or deliver messages, documents, or packages. |
| Dispatchers
Schedule work and communicate the schedule to workers using a radio, telephone, or computer. |
| Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers of Transportation Equipment
Install or maintain mobile electronics communication equipment. |
| Flight Attendants
Provide personal services to make sure airline passengers are comfortable and safe during flights. |
| Freight and Stock Laborers
Move freight, stock, or other materials by hand. |
| Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators
Operate steam, gas, electric motor, or internal combustion engines driven by compressors. |
| Hand Packers and Packagers
Pack products and materials by hand. |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
Transport goods around the country on trucks with a capacity of at least 26,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
Operate machines that move materials around a warehouse, storage yard, construction site, or similar location. |
| Light Truck or Delivery Drivers
Drive trucks or vans of less than 26,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). |
| Locomotive Engineers
Drive trains to transport passengers or freight. |
| Locomotive Firers
Watch train instruments and keep an eye out for obstacles on train tracks. |
| Logisticians
Coordinate the logistical functions of an organization. |
| Logistics Engineers
Design or analyze operational solutions. |
| Mine Shuttle Car Operators
Operate cars in underground mines to transport materials. |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics
Repair and maintain very large vehicles, such as cranes, bulldozers, graders, or conveyors. |
| Motor Vehicles Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers
Install and repair communications equipment in motor vehicles. |
| Motorboat Mechanics
Repair mechanical and electrical equipment of boat engines. |
| Motorboat Operators
Operate small motor-driven boats. |
| Motorcycle Mechanics
Diagnose, adjust, or repair motorcycles, scooters, or similar vehicles. |
| Parking Lot Attendants
Park vehicles or issue tickets for customers in a parking garage. |
| Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers
Operate power-driven, stationary, or portable pumps. |
| Rail Car Repairers
Repair railroad cars. |
| Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers
Drive locomotive or dinkey engines within a railroad yard, quarry, or construction project. |
| Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators
Lay, repair, and maintain railroad track. |
| Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators
Operate railroad track switches. |
| Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters
Coordinate the activities of a train crew or railroad yard workers. |
| Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians
Diagnose and repair recreational vehicles, including trailers. |
| Recycling Coordinators
Recycling coordinators develop and manage recycling programs for different types of organizations. |
| Sailors and Marine Oilers
Perform a variety of tasks on ships. |
| School Bus Drivers
Transport students or special-needs clients by bus. |
| Ship Engineers
Supervise crew members who operate and maintain engines and other machinery on ships. |
| Signal and Track Switch Repairers
Install, inspect, or maintain electric gate crossings and signal equipment. |
| Subway and Streetcar Operators
Operate a subway or elevated suburban trains to transport passengers. |
| Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers
Directly supervise the activities of helpers, laborers, or material movers. |
| Supervisors of Transportation and Material-Moving Workers
Directly supervise the work of transportation and material-moving machine operators. |
| Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders
Load and unload materials from tank cars, trucks, or ships using equipment. |
| Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs
Drive cars, vans, or limousines to transport passengers. |
| Tire Repairers and Changers
Repair and replace tires. |
| Traffic Technicians
Conduct field studies to monitor factors that affect traffic conditions. |
| Transit and Intercity Bus Drivers
Transport people by bus on regular routes. |
| Transportation Attendants
Provide services to make sure passengers are safe and comfortable aboard ships, buses, or trains. |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
Make sure that an organization's transportation, storage, and distribution tasks are running smoothly. |
| Vehicle Cleaners
Wash or clean vehicles, machinery, or equipment. |
| Wellhead Pumpers
Operate power pumps to cause oil or gas to flow from wells. |