Transportation Dispatchers Entry Level - Now Hiring
U.S. Army Recruiting Battalionabout 1 year ago
Muncie, Indiana, United States
On-site
Full-time
Beginner Level (< 1 year)
Job Description
Position Overview
THIS JOB REQUIRES ENLISTING/JOINING THE U.S. ARMY. This is an entry-level position with no experience necessary. When you enlist into the Army as a Transportation Dispatcher, you become part of a team of Soldiers. As a Soldier you secure your future with a career in the Active Duty Army (full-time) and are able to take advantage of all the benefits that serving in the Army provides. You gain leadership skills, college credit, and unparalleled job-security compared to the civilian sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Mark and label cargo and freight shipments in accordance with regulatory requirements
- Document and inventory freight, cargo, and materiel shipments of all types
- Perform system administrator duties such as installing software and uploading data to computer systems
- Prepare equipment, cargo, and personnel for travel to airports, seaports, and railways
- Request and coordinate transportation to meet movement missions
- Attend Basic and Advanced Training (paid)
Required Qualifications
- Age: 17 to 34 years old
- Education: Current Senior in High School (HS), HS Diploma, GED, GED equivalent, or higher education level completed
- Citizenship: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Submit to background and medical screening
- Receive a passing score on the ASVAB
- Ability to pass an extensive background check with no significant law charges (waivers are authorized on a case-by-case basis)
- Ability to pass an extensive medical exam including full panel drug testing
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
Preferred Qualifications
- 16 years or older
Benefits & Perks
- Enlistment bonus up to $40,000, varies by job and individual qualifications
- Education benefits
- Tuition Assistance ($4,000 annually) / GI Bill (up to $108,000 for 36 months of attending college)
- Paid training (Basic and Advanced)
- 30 days of paid vacation earned every year
- Additional living expenses for those with dependents
- Various contract lengths available, typically ranging from 2 to 6 years
- Position available in the Army Reserves – applicants must meet the minimum requirements to enlist in the United States Army
Required Skills
Inventory Management
System Administration
Cargo Marking
Transportation Coordination
Freight Documentation