Marine Corps MOS · Logistics
3529 Motor Transport Maintenance Chief
Overview
Motor Transport Maintenance Chiefs supervise the maintenance, repair, and inspection of motor transport equipment. They direct enlisted personnel in motor transport maintenance shops or facilities and assist with duties under the Motor Transport Maintenance Officer.
Core Skills
- fleet maintenance management
- preventive maintenance planning
- diagnostics and troubleshooting
- maintenance workflow scheduling
- technical documentation interpretation
- parts and supply chain coordination
- shop safety and OSHA compliance
- quality assurance and inspections
- maintenance data entry and reporting
- team leadership and supervision
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft SharePoint
Civilian Career Paths
- Fleet Management
- Transportation Management
- Project Management
- Supply Chain Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Auto Maintenance and Light Repair Certification Test (G1)
- Military Fundamentals (MIL1)
- Military Tactical Wheeled Vehicle (TWV): Chassis (MIL4) · Funded
- Military Tactical Wheeled Vehicle (TWV): Diesel Engines (MIL2) · Funded
- Military Tactical Wheeled Vehicle (TWV): Drive Train (MIL3) · Funded
Career Growth
- Military Tactical Wheeled Vehicle (TWV): Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) (MIL7) · Funded
- Military Tactical Wheeled Vehicle (TWV): Preventive Maintenance Checks & Services (PMCS) (MIL8) · Funded
- Military Tactical Wheeled Vehicle (TWV): Suspension, Steering, and Hydraulics (MIL5) · Funded
- Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Specialist (L4)
- Advanced Engine Performance Specialist (L1)
What the Work Involves
- Inspect, test, and measure completed work, using devices such as hand tools or gauges to verify conformance to standards or repair requirements.
- Inspect and monitor work areas, examine tools and equipment, and provide employee safety training to prevent, detect, and correct unsafe conditions or violations of procedures and safety rules.
- Monitor employees' work levels and review work performance.
- Interpret specifications, blueprints, or job orders to construct templates and lay out reference points for workers.
- Perform skilled repair or maintenance operations, using equipment such as hand or power tools, hydraulic presses or shears, or welding equipment.
Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
- First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand
- First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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