Sunday, August 11, 2019

TRANSPORTATION, DISTRIBUTION, & LOGISTICS

TRANSPORTATION, DISTRIBUTION, & LOGISTICS


Pathway 1: Transportation Operations





Careers in the Transportation Operations pathway are really on the move! These are the people that drive or pilot the vehicles that transport people and freight. Equally important to this pathway are the support people who ensure that any cargo transport is safe, secure, and on time.





Sample Occupations





Commercial Pilots





Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity





Flight Attendants





Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers





Ship and Boat Captains





Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

Pathway 2: Logistics Planning & Management Services Pathway





Careers in the Logistics Planning and Management Services pathway involve the planning, management and control of the physical distribution of materials, products, and people. Often, more than one mode of transportation is used as distribution efforts can be complex, even national or global. These people are responsible for the plans which will ensure that cargo arrives at the right location, on time, and in the safest, most economical manner.





Sample Occupations





Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance





Logistics Analysts





Logistics Managers





Storage and Distribution Managers





Transportation Managers





Storage and Distribution Managers

Pathway 3: Warehousing and Distribution Center Operations





Careers in Warehousing and Distribution Center Operations focus on the operation of transportation and distribution facilities including ports, terminals, warehouses, and other types of facilities. All cargo needs to be tracked, sorted, labeled, and loaded accurately and safely. Timing is also important, since many loads must adhere to a schedule in order to satisfy the needs of the customer.





Sample Occupations





No OCCU-Find occupations are currently linked to this Career Pathway.





Pathway 4: Facility and Mobile Equipment Maintenance Pathway





Careers in Facility and Mobile Equipment Maintenance pathway include the maintenance, repair, and servicing of vehicles and transportation facilities, as well as the refueling of mobile equipment. All transportation relies on equipment which must function as designed, whenever needed. The people in this pathway keep the equipment and machinery running while looking for more efficient, safe, and cost-effective ways to do so.





Sample Occupations





Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians





Automotive Master Mechanics





Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists





Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines





Signal and Track Switch Repairers





Automotive Master Mechanics

Pathway 5: Transportation Systems/Infrastructure Planning, Management and Regulation





Careers in the Transportation Systems/Infrastructure Planning, Management and Regulation pathway deal with all aspects of the design and operation of our public transportation systems - road, air, sea and rail. These functions are primarily the responsibility of people who are employed by federal, state and local transportation agencies. Many businesses work to assist these agencies in their efforts.





Sample Occupations





Air Traffic Controllers





Airfield Operations Specialists





Traffic Technicians





Airfield Operations Specialists

Pathway 6: Health, Safety and Environmental Management Pathway





Careers in the Health, Safety and Environmental Management pathway involve assessing and managing risks associated with safety and environmental issues. The well-being of people and our environment is more important and challenging today than ever before in history. The people employed in this important pathway research, plan and carry out activities to make our environment safer and cleaner.





Sample Occupations





No OCCU-Find occupations are currently linked to this Career Pathway.





Pathway 7: Sales and Service





Careers in the Sales and Service pathway involve the marketing and selling of transportation services to new customers as well as the management of existing customer relationships and customer service. Transportation businesses move passengers and freight to meet customer needs and demands. Successful businesses need skilled employees to provide excellent customer service.





Sample Occupations





Cargo and Freight Agents





Parking Lot Attendants





Statement Clerks





Billing, Cost and Rate Clerks





Cargo and Freight Agents

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