88Z TRANSPORTATION SENIOR SERGEANT

OVERVIEW
The Transportation Senior Sergeant is responsible for supervising the personnel and operation of cargo by air, rail, motor transport and water. They are experts in all matters relating to railway operations, managing, coordinating and supervising the maintenance of Army watercraft. They also develop plans to protect the mechanical assets under their command.

 JOB DUTIES

• Directs and coordinates personnel
• Supervises maintenance of vehicles
• Maintains records of personnel and equipment
• Prepares and implements truck company security and defense plans
• Assists in coordination and implementation of operations, administration, training programs and communications activities

TRAINING
The path to a Transportation Senior Sergeant typically begins with enlistment in other transportation MOS ranks: Cargo Specialist, Watercraft Operator, Watercraft Engineer, Motor Transport Operator, Transportation Management Coordinator, Railway Equipment Repairer, Railway Section Repairer or Railway Operations Crewmember.

HELPFUL SKILLS

• Interest in logistics on land, water and air
• Desire to manage personnel and assets
• Clear communication skills
• Ability to work as a team member

FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career in logistics or with privately owned or government-operated transportation or shipping companies.