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