Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
listed below are 25 careers you might consider in the Transportation, distribution & logistics cluster. These are not all the career options in the cluster—they are just a sampling showing the variety of occupations available to you at different education levels.
Turn to the “online Info” on the inside back cover to research all career options in the cluster of your choice and decide on the ones that best fit your talents and ambitions. Here’s an explanation of the kind of information presented in each column.
EDuCAtIoN: This is the minimum preferred level of educational attainment for people working in the career in the united states. JoB
This can range from short-term on-the-job training to a doctoral degree taking several years of college. DESCRIPtIoN:
These are brief
EDuCAtIoN LEvELS: The color bars show the mix of education levels attained by people actually working
High School Some College College or Better descriptions of
in the profession in Texas (see bars at right). If a bar features mostly one color, that means that level of
education is likely the one you’ll need to reach to work in the profession. look at airline pilot, co-pilot, and flight
percentage of percentage of percentage of
each career from
engineer, for example, and you’ll see that virtually everyone in the field has a college degree or better. If the
people in the people in the people in the
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occupation occupation profession (online.onetcenter.org).
three colors in the bar are roughly equal in size, that means that there are opportunities in the profession for
who have who have who have a
people of all education levels. for example, about 25 percent of the people working as flight attendants have a
at most high some four-year college
high school diploma, while 38 percent have some college, and 37 percent have four-year degrees or better. school diplomas college degree or better
SoC occupation Growth openings Wages Education Education Levels Job Description
53-2011 Airline Pilot, Co-pilot, and Flight Engineer 25.2% 545 $138,910 bachelor’s degree
pilot and navigate the flight of multi-engine aircraft in regularly scheduled service for the transport of passengers and cargo. requires federal air transport rating
and certification in specific aircraft type used.
17-3021 Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technician 22.2% 20 $52,039 associate’s degree
operate, install, calibrate, and maintain integrated computer/communications systems consoles; simulators; and other data acquisition, test, and measurement
instruments and equipment to launch, track, position, and evaluate air and space vehicles. may record and interpret test data.
53-2012 Commercial Pilot 15.2% 95 $54,387 postsecondary award pilot and navigate the flight of small fixed-wing or rotary-wing aircraft, primarily for the transport of cargo and passengers. requires commercial rating.
49-3011 Aircraft mechanic and Service Technician 20.8% 630 $44,083 postsecondary award diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies, such as hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
49-3031 Bus and Truck mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialist 17.4% 830 $32,638 postsecondary award diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul trucks, buses, and all types of diesel engines. Includes mechanics working primarily with automobile diesel engines.
49-3023 Automotive Service Technician and mechanic 17.5% 2,585 $32,003 postsecondary award diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles.
11-9131 Postmaster and mail Superintendent 3.6% 30 $51,052 work experience in a related occupation
direct and coordinate operational, administrative, management, and support services of a u.s. post office, or coordinate activities of workers engaged in postal and
related work in an assigned post office.
53-5021 Captain, mate, and Pilot of Water vessels 5.6% 60 $51,366 work experience in a related occupation
command or supervise operations of ships and water vessels, such as tugboats and ferryboats, that travel into and out of harbors, estuaries, straits, and sounds
and on rivers, lakes, bays, and oceans. required to hold license issued by u.s. coast guard.
53-1031
First-Line Supervisor of
Transporation machine and vehicle Operators
10.0% 535 $46,926 work experience in a related occupation directly supervise and coordinate activities of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators and helpers.
39-6031 Flight Attendant 24.3% 480 $71,157 long-term on-the-job training
provide personal services to ensure the safety and comfort of airline passengers during flight. greet passengers, verify tickets, explain use of safety equipment, and
serve food or beverages.
49-3022 Automotive Glass Installer and repairer 14.8% 45 $26,273 long-term on-the-job training replace or repair broken windshields and window glass in motor vehicles.
49-3043 railcar repairer 4.4% 30 $32,565 long-term on-the-job training diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul railroad rolling stock, mine cars, or mass transit railcars.
49-3092 recreational vehicle Service Technician 30.8% 50 $33,402 long-term on-the-job training
diagnose, inspect, adjust, repair, or overhaul recreational vehicles, including travel trailers. may specialize in maintaining gas, electrical, hydraulic, plumbing, or
chassis/towing systems or repairing generators, appliances, and interior components.
53-5022 motorboat Operator 12.5% 15 $34,287 moderate-term on-the-job training
operate small motor-driven boats to carry passengers and freight between ships, or from ship to shore. may patrol harbors and beach areas. may assist in
navigational activities.
43-5011 Cargo and Freight Agent 13.7% 225 $33,854 moderate-term on-the-job training
expedite and route movement of incoming and outgoing cargo and freight shipments in airline, train, and trucking terminals, and shipping docks. Take orders from
customers and arrange pickup of freight and cargo for delivery to loading platform. prepare and examine bills of lading to determine shipping charges and tariffs.
43-5032 Dispatcher, except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 11.3% 420 $30,641 moderate-term on-the-job training
schedule and dispatch workers, work crews, equipment, or service vehicles for conveyance of materials, freight, or passengers, or for normal installation, service,
or emergency repairs rendered outside the place of business.
53-3032 Truck Driver, heavy and Tractor-Trailer 18.2% 4,380 $32,377 moderate-term on-the-job training
drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,000 gross vehicle weight, to transport and deliver goods, livestock, or materials in liquid,
loose, or packaged form. may be required to unload truck. may require use of automated routing equipment. requires commercial driver’s license.
53-7121 Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loader 6.8% 75 $35,769 moderate-term on-the-job training load and unload chemicals and bulk solids, such as coal, sand, and grain, into or from tank cars, trucks, or ships using material moving equipment.
49-3053 Outdoor Power Equipment and misc. Small Engine mechanic 17.0% 100 $24,114 moderate-term on-the-job training diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul small engines used to power lawn mowers, chain saws, and related equipment.
53-3041 Taxi Driver and Chauffeur 18.3% 210 $18,049 short-term on-the-job training drive automobiles, vans, or limousines to transport passengers. may occasionally carry cargo.
53-6041 Traffic Technician 20.0% 10 $33,661 short-term on-the-job training
conduct field studies to determine traffic volume, speed, effectiveness of signals, adequacy of lighting, and other factors influencing traffic conditions, under
direction of traffic engineer.
43-5052 Postal Service mail Carrier 3.6% 780 $43,223 short-term on-the-job training sort mail for delivery. deliver mail on established route by vehicle or on foot.
53-3022 Bus Driver, School 27.4% 1,445 $19,026 short-term on-the-job training Transport students or special clients, such as the elderly or persons with disabilities. ensure adherence to safety rules. may assist passengers in boarding or exiting.
53-7081 refuse and recyclable material Collector 13.3% 220 $24,746 short-term on-the-job training collect and dump refuse or recyclable materials from containers into truck. may drive truck.
53-5011 Sailor and marine Oiler 6.7% 65 $30,364 short-term on-the-job training
stand watch to look for obstructions in path of vessel, measure water depth, turn wheel on bridge, or use emergency equipment as directed by captain, mate, or
pilot. break out, rig, overhaul, and store cargo-handling gear, stationary rigging, and running gear.
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