Description
The transportation senior sergeant supervises the operation and control of movement for personnel and cargo by air, rail, motor transport and water, maintenance-of-way, maintenance of equipment and technical expert on all matters relating to railway operations. Manages and coordinates the operation and maintenance of Army watercraft and maintains records of strength, location and employment of railway personnel equipment. Serves as the principal NCO associated with SQI M in transportation companies. Assist in the coordination and implementation of operations, administration, training programs and communications activities. Account for location, employment and deployment of organic operating equipment and maintenance activities. Plans and lays out a maintenance shop and facilities. Coordinate transportation actions with subordinate and serviced activities. Consolidates, prepares, reviews and processes regular and special reports of command transportation and watercraft activities. Plans, manages, and monitors unit motor transport operations as the senior truck master. Establishes and organizes the unit motor park. Prepares and implements the truck company security and defense plan. Prepares map overlays. Receives and prepares highway reconnaissance data for motor convoy transport. Supervises and directs unit dispatching of vehicles. Coordinates engineer requirements to support a truck battalion.
Core Skills
- transportation operations management
- logistics planning and coordination
- fleet management
- movement control and tracking
- data analysis and reporting
- maintenance oversight
- scheduling and dispatch
- supply chain coordination
- team leadership and supervision
- risk management and safety compliance
- contract and vendor coordination
- documentation and records management
- intermodal operations knowledge
Common Certifications
- APICS Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD)
- Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
- Certified in Transportation and Logistics (CTL)
Civilian Career Paths
- TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
- SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
- FLEET MANAGEMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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