Transportation Managers
Also called: Trainmaster, Dispatcher, Train Master, Transportation Manager
What they do:
Plan, direct, or coordinate the transportation operations within an organization or the activities of organizations that provide transportation services.
On the job, you would:
- Analyze expenditures and other financial information to develop plans, policies, or budgets for increasing profits or improving services.
- Set operations policies and standards, including determining safety procedures for the handling of dangerous goods.
- Plan, organize, or manage the work of subordinate staff to ensure that the work is accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational requirements.
Transportation
Arts and Humanities
Business
Math and Science
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Basic Skills
Problem Solving
Social
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Verbal
Ideas and Logic
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People interested in this work like activities that include
leading, making decisions, and business. They do well at jobs that need:
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You might use software like this on the job: Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software
Analytical or scientific software
Route navigation software
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New job opportunities are likely in the future.
$80,860
per year, on average
This work is part of the green economy. |
You might like a career in one of these industries:
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