88M Truck Driver Job at Army National Guard in Los Angeles County

Job Description As a Truck Driver in the Army National Guard, you are the backbone of military support. By transporting cargo and supplies, you’ll play an integral role in keeping the Guard moving forward. In this role, you will operate all wheeled vehicles and equipment over various terrain and roadways; manage load, unload, and safety of personnel being transported; employ defense techniques; identify, correct, or report vehicle deficiencies; and prepare vehicles for movement/shipment by air, rail, or vessel. Job Duties • Oversee and check proper loading and unloading of cargo on vehicles and trailers • Employ convoy defense techniques Helpful Skills • Experience in driver education • Interest in driving and mechanics Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career with trucking, moving, or bus companies as a tractor, trailer, heavy truck, or bus driver. Earn While You Learn Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to train. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance. Job training for a Truck Driver consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and seven weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT), which includes practice in driving several types of military vehicles. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field. Benefits/Requirements Benefits Paid training A monthly paycheck Montgomery GI Bill Federal and State tuition assistance Retirement benefits for part-time service Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage) 401(k)-type savings plan Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans) Health care benefits available VA home loans Bonuses, if applicable Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change Requirements Military enlistment in the Army National Guard Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate Must be between the ages of 17 and 35 Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details) Requires military enlistment. Programs and benefits are subject to change. Ask your Army National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability. Email me jobs like this

In Summary: As a Truck Driver in the Army National Guard, you are the backbone of military support . By transporting cargo and supplies, you’ll play an integral role in keeping the Guard moving forward . You will learn valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance .

En Español: Como conductor de camión en la Guardia Nacional del Ejército, usted es la columna vertebral del apoyo militar. Al transportar cargas y suministros, desempeñará un papel integral para mantener a la guardia avanzando. En este rol, operará todos los vehículos y equipos con ruedas sobre varios terrenos y carreteras; manejará la carga, descarga y seguridad del personal que se transporta; empleará técnicas de defensa; identificará, corregirá o reportará deficiencias del vehículo; y preparará vehículos para el movimiento / transporte por aire, ferrocarril o buque. Beneficios / Requisitos beneficios de formación pagados Un cheque mensual Montgomery GI Bill Ayuda a la matrícula Federal y estatal prestaciones de jubilación por servicio a tiempo parcial Seguro de vida bajo costo (hasta $400,000 en cobertura) 401 ((k) tipo de plan de ahorro Programa de reembolso del préstamo estudiantil (h hasta $50,000, para los préstamos existentes) beneficios de salud disponibles Préstamos para vivienda VA bonificaciones, si corresponde La mayoría de los candidatos que no presten servicios previos ganarán entre $200 y $250 por fin de semana de entrenamiento, sujeto a cambios Exigencias alistimiento militar en la Guardia Nacional del Ejército Debe ser al menos un estudiante menor de secundaria o tener un diploma de escuela superior o un certificado GED Deberá ser entre las edades de 17 y 35 Podrá pasar un examen físico y cumplir con los estándares legales y morales Los beneficios deben satisfacer los requisitos de ciudadanía (ver NATIONALGUARD.com para más detalles).