88Z Transportation Senior Sergeant: civilian jobs and resume guide
For Army 88Z Transportation Senior Sergeant work, the official role source describes The transportation senior sergeant supervises the operation and control of movement for personnel and cargo by air, rail, motor transport and water, maintenance-of-way, maintenance of equipment and technical expert on all matters relating to railway operations., Manages and coordinates the operation and maintenance of Army watercraft and maintains records of strength, location and employment of railway personnel and equipment., and Provide direct assistance and advice related to Host Nation (HN) rail infrastructure and the employment of HN assets in support of nation building and military operations; coordinates and communicate with the HN, supported unit, or contracted entity to facilitate rail operations.. Keep only the parts that match your own assignment.
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$62,840
Median national pay for First-Line Supervisor of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators
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Directly supervise and coordinate activities of material-moving machine and vehicle operators and helpers.
Typical national pay$50,070–$78,170Median $62,840 · BLS OEWS 2025
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O*NET Job Zone 3: medium preparation is usually needed.
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Example civilian duties from O*NET
Enforce safety rules and regulations.
Interpret transportation or tariff regulations, shipping orders, safety regulations, or company policies and procedures for workers.
Resolve worker problems or collaborate with employees to assist in problem resolution.
Tools and software named by O*NET
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office software
Microsoft Outlook
SAP software
Warehouse management system WMS
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First-Line Supervisor of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators
Summary
First-line supervisor coordinating activities of material-moving machine and vehicle operators, enforcing safety regulations, interpreting policies, resolving worker issues, and planning work assignments to meet production goals
Experience
First-Line Supervisor of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Enforced safety rules and regulations for material-moving operations
Interpreted transportation regulations and company policies for workers
Resolved worker problems and collaborated with employees for solutions
Conferred with customers and contractors to exchange information and resolve issues
Planned work assignments and equipment allocations to meet production goals
Examined and measured cargo to determine specific handling requirements
Reviewed orders and production schedules to determine work sequences and shipping dates
Skills
Leading & Coordinating
Directing material handling, Recommending personnel decisions
Core Skills
Reviewing work orders, Monitoring work environment, Recording production data, Explaining procedures
Checking & Planning
Testing samples, Inspecting motor vehicles, Inspecting service standards, Weighing materials
Tools and software
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Outlook, SAP software, Warehouse management system WMS
Education
Certificate Your training program, Year
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The transportation senior sergeant supervises the operation and control of movement for personnel and cargo by air, rail, motor transport and water, maintenance-of-way, maintenance of equipment and technical expert on all matters relating to railway operations.
Manages and coordinates the operation and maintenance of Army watercraft and maintains records of strength, location and employment of railway personnel and equipment.
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