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Transportation jobs
52 kinds of work, with what each one pays and lines you can start from. Choose the closest and change the wording later.
- 13,601,900
- People do this work
- $57,275
- Median pay across the field
- 52
- Kinds of work here
From the Bureau of Labor Statistics, counted once for each job here. The pay figure is the middle of this field's medians, so one very large job does not speak for the rest.
- Air Traffic ControllerControl air traffic on and within vicinity of airport, and movement of air traffic between altitude sectors and control centers, according to established procedures and policies.
- Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorSupervise and coordinate the activities of ground crew in the loading, unloading, securing, and staging of aircraft cargo or baggage.
- Aircraft Service AttendantService aircraft with fuel.
- Airfield Operations SpecialistEnsure the safe takeoff and landing of commercial and military aircraft.
- Airline Pilot, Copilot, and Flight EngineerPilot and navigate the flight of fixed-wing aircraft, usually on scheduled air carrier routes, for the transport of passengers and cargo.
- Ambulance Driver and AttendantDrive ambulance or assist ambulance driver in transporting sick, injured, or convalescent persons.
- Automotive and Watercraft Service AttendantService automobiles, buses, trucks, boats, and other automotive or marine vehicles with fuel, lubricants, and accessories.
- Aviation InspectorInspect aircraft, maintenance procedures, air navigational aids, air traffic controls, and communications equipment to ensure conformance with Federal safety regulations.
- Bridge and Lock TenderOperate and tend bridges, canal locks, and lighthouses to permit marine passage on inland waterways, near shores, and at danger points in waterway passages.
- Captain, Mate, and Pilot of Water VesselsCommand or supervise operations of ships and water vessels, such as tugboats and ferryboats.
- Cleaner of Vehicles and EquipmentWash or otherwise clean vehicles, machinery, and other equipment.
- Commercial PilotPilot and navigate the flight of fixed-wing aircraft on nonscheduled air carrier routes, or helicopters.
- Conveyor Operator and TenderControl or tend conveyors or conveyor systems that move materials or products to and from stockpiles, processing stations, departments, or vehicles.
- Crane and Tower OperatorOperate mechanical boom and cable or tower and cable equipment to lift and move materials, machines, or products in many directions.
- Dredge OperatorOperate dredge to remove sand, gravel, or other materials in order to excavate and maintain navigable channels in waterways.
- Driver/Sales WorkerDrive truck or other vehicle over established routes or within an established territory and sell or deliver goods, such as food products, including restaurant take-out items, or pick up or…
- First-Line Supervisor of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, HandDirectly supervise and coordinate the activities of helpers, laborers, or material movers, hand.
- First-Line Supervisor of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle OperatorsDirectly supervise and coordinate activities of material-moving machine and vehicle operators and helpers.
- First-Line Supervisor of Passenger AttendantsSupervise and coordinate activities of passenger attendants.
- Flight AttendantMonitor safety of the aircraft cabin.
- Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station OperatorOperate steam-, gas-, electric motor-, or internal combustion-engine driven compressors.
- Hand Packer and PackagerPack or package by hand a wide variety of products and materials.
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck DriverDrive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW).
- Hoist and Winch OperatorOperate or tend hoists or winches to lift and pull loads using power-operated cable equipment.
- Industrial Truck and Tractor OperatorOperate industrial trucks or tractors equipped to move materials around a warehouse, storage yard, factory, construction site, or similar location.
- Laborer and Freight, Stock, and Material Mover, HandManually move freight, stock, luggage, or other materials, or perform other general labor.
- Light Truck DriverDrive a light vehicle, such as a truck or van, with a capacity of less than 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), primarily to pick up merchandise or packages from a distribution center…
- Locomotive EngineerDrive electric, diesel-electric, steam, or gas-turbine-electric locomotives to transport passengers or freight.
- Machine Feeder and OffbearerFeed materials into or remove materials from machines or equipment that is automatic or tended by other workers.
- Motorboat OperatorOperate small motor-driven boats.
- Parking AttendantPark vehicles or issue tickets for customers in a parking lot or garage.
- Passenger AttendantProvide services to ensure the safety of passengers aboard ships, buses, trains, or within the station or terminal.
- Pump OperatorTend, control, or operate power-driven, stationary, or portable pumps and manifold systems to transfer gases, oil, other liquids, slurries, or powdered materials to and from various vessels…
- Rail Yard Engineer, Dinkey Operator, and HostlerDrive switching or other locomotive or dinkey engines within railroad yard, industrial plant, quarry, construction project, or similar location.
- Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operator and Locomotive FirerOperate or monitor railroad track switches or locomotive instruments.
- Railroad Conductor and YardmasterCoordinate activities of switch-engine crew within railroad yard, industrial plant, or similar location.
- Recycling and Reclamation WorkerPrepare and sort materials or products for recycling.
- Recycling CoordinatorSupervise curbside and drop-off recycling programs for municipal governments or private firms.
- Refuse and Recyclable Material CollectorCollect and dump refuse or recyclable materials from containers into truck.
- Sailor and Marine OilerStand watch to look for obstructions in path of vessel, measure water depth, turn wheel on bridge, or use emergency equipment as directed by captain, mate, or pilot.
- School Bus DriverDrive a school bus to transport students.
- Ship EngineerSupervise and coordinate activities of crew engaged in operating and maintaining engines, boilers, deck machinery, and electrical, sanitary, and refrigeration equipment aboard ship.
- Shuttle Driver and ChauffeurDrive a motor vehicle to transport passengers on a planned or scheduled basis.
- Stocker and Order FillerReceive, store, and issue merchandise, materials, equipment, and other items from stockroom, warehouse, or storage yard to fill shelves, racks, tables, or customers' orders.
- Subway and Streetcar OperatorOperate subway or elevated suburban trains with no separate locomotive, or electric-powered streetcar, to transport passengers.
- Tank Car, Truck, and Ship LoaderLoad and unload chemicals and bulk solids, such as coal, sand, and grain, into or from tank cars, trucks, or ships, using material moving equipment.
- Taxi DriverDrive a motor vehicle to transport passengers on an unplanned basis and charge a fare, usually based on a meter.
- Traffic TechnicianConduct field studies to determine traffic volume, speed, effectiveness of signals, adequacy of lighting, and other factors influencing traffic conditions, under direction of traffic…
- Transit and Intercity Bus DriverDrive bus or motor coach, including regular route operations, charters, and private carriage.
- Transportation InspectorInspect equipment or goods in connection with the safe transport of cargo or people.
- Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems InspectorInspect and monitor transportation equipment, vehicles, or systems to ensure compliance with regulations and safety standards.
- Wellhead PumperOperate power pumps and auxiliary equipment to produce flow of oil or gas from wells in oil field.