Careers in Transportation and Material Moving

Bridge and Lock Tenders

Transportation and Material Moving

Operate and tend bridges, canal locks, and lighthouses to permit marine passage on inland waterways, near shores, and at danger points in waterway passages. May supervise such operations. Includes drawbridge operators, lock operators, and slip bridge operators.

Requires a Matric Certificate

Parking Attendants

Transportation and Material Moving

Park vehicles or issue tickets for customers in a parking lot or garage. May park or tend vehicles in environments such as a car dealership or rental car facility. May collect fee.

Requires a Matric Certificate

Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants

Transportation and Material Moving

Service automobiles, buses, trucks, boats, and other automotive or marine vehicles with fuel, lubricants, and accessories. Collect payment for services and supplies. May lubricate vehicle, change motor oil, refill antifreeze, or replace lights or other accessories, such as windshield wiper blades or fan belts. May repair or replace tires.

Requires a Matric Certificate

Aircraft Service Attendants

Transportation and Material Moving

Service aircraft with fuel. May de-ice aircraft, refill water and cooling agents, empty sewage tanks, service air and oxygen systems, or clean and polish exterior.

Requires a Matric Certificate

Traffic Technicians

Transportation and Material Moving

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.

Requires Vocational Training or a Diploma

Transportation Inspectors

Transportation and Material Moving

Inspect equipment or goods in connection with the safe transport of cargo or people. Includes rail transportation inspectors, such as freight inspectors, rail inspectors, and other inspectors of transportation vehicles not elsewhere classified.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree or above

Aviation Inspectors

Transportation and Material Moving

Inspect aircraft, maintenance procedures, air navigational aids, air traffic controls, and communications equipment to ensure conformance with Federal safety regulations.

Requires Vocational Training or a Diploma

Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation

Transportation and Material Moving

Inspect and monitor transportation equipment, vehicles, or systems to ensure compliance with regulations and safety standards.

Requires a Matric Certificate

Passenger Attendants

Transportation and Material Moving

Provide services to ensure the safety of passengers aboard ships, buses, trains, or within the station or terminal. Perform duties such as explaining the use of safety equipment, serving meals or beverages, or answering questions related to travel.

Requires a Matric Certificate

Transportation Workers, All Other

Transportation and Material Moving

All transportation workers not listed separately.

No requirement is specified