These are difficult times for the transportation industry in North America.
The pandemic has reduced economic activity and thrown consumer demand into disarray. Increasing the need for most in-demand transportation jobs.
The pressure on organizations during this coronavirus pandemic has shifted from moving citizens to keeping a core transportation system operational.
Doing so with only a skeleton workforce ensuring key essential workers can continue to move people and freight effectively.
Employment of transportation and material moving occupations is projected to grow 4 percent from 2018 to 2028
This is about as fast as the average for all occupations, adding 483,100 new jobs over this 10-year timespan.
Material moving workers are expected to be needed to move materials in nearly all sectors of the economy.
Additionally, the economy depends on truck drivers to transport freight and keep supply chains moving.
Trucking and logistics keep medical supplies, groceries, and much more moving through the supply chain during these tough times.
We at OJT.com are committed to bridging the gap between career seekers and employers from coast-to-coast.
So, we’ve curated a comprehensive list of the Top 10 Most In-Demand Transportation Jobs.
Accompanied by some quick facts, including employment projections through 2028, to help job seekers jump start their search.
Enjoy!
TOP 10 MOST IN-DEMAND TRANSPORTATION & WAREHOUSING JOBS
Taxi Drivers, Ride-Hailing Drivers, and Chauffeurs
Typically, there are no formal education requirements but do undergo on-the-job-training. They drive people to and from the places they need to go and must be familiar with city streets and locations. Many states and local municipalities require taxi drivers and chauffeurs to get a taxi or limousine license. Find a job near you!
Flight Attendant
Typically, they are required to have a high school diploma or equivalent. They receive on-the-job-training from their employer and must be certified by the Federal Aviation Administration. They provide routine preflight and inflight briefings, conduct safety inspections of emergency equipment, and providing direction to passengers. Ensuring the safety and comfort of airline passengers. Find a job near you!
Airline and Commercial Pilots
Are required to have a high school diploma or equivalent, some employers require a bachelor’s degree. All pilots must have a commercial pilot’s license from the Federal Aviation Administration and Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate. They fly and navigate airplanes, helicopters, and other aircraft. Swiftly responding to changing conditions, such as weather events and emergencies. Find a job near you!
Bus Drivers
Typically, there are no formal education requirements and undergo on-the-job-training, but often are required to have a high school diploma or equivalent. They must maintain a commercial driver’s license. They transport people from various places. There are a variety of types of bus drivers – school bus, local transit bus, intercity bus, and charter bus drivers. Find a job near you!
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
Typically, there are no formal education requirements but do undergo on-the-job-training. Although most have a high school diploma or equivalent. Most tractor-trailer drivers are long-haul drivers and operate trucks with a total weight exceeding 26,000 pounds for the vehicle, passengers, and cargo. These drivers deliver goods over intercity routes that sometimes span several states. Find a job near you!
Material Moving Machine Operators
Typically, there are no formal education requirements but do undergo on-the-job-training. Although most have a high school diploma or equivalent. In warehouses, they operate forklifts and conveyor systems. They set up, inspect, and control equipment. Keeping detailed records of the material they move and where they move it to. Find a job near you!
Hand Laborers and Material Movers
Typically, there are no formal education requirements but do undergo on-the-job-training. Although most have a high school diploma or equivalent. They manually move freight, stock, or other materials. Some of these workers feed or remove material to or from machines, clean vehicles, pick up unwanted household goods, and pack materials for moving. Find a job near you!
Delivery Truck Drivers and Driver/Sales Workers
Typically, there are no formal education requirements but do undergo on-the-job-training. Although most have a high school diploma or equivalent. They pick up, transport, and drop off packages and small shipments within a local region or urban area. Driving trucks having a total weight of 26,000 pounds or less for vehicles, passengers, and cargo. Usually transporting merchandise from a distribution center to businesses and households. Find a job near you!
Air Traffic Controllers
They are required to a bachelor’s degree plus postsecondary education and on-the-job-training. Or are required to obtain a degree through an FAA-approved Air Traffic Collegiate Training Initiative program. They coordinate the movement of aircraft to ensure a safe distance between them. Monitoring and directing their movements from the ground and in the air. As well as control all ground traffic at airport runways and taxiways. Find a job near you!
Material Recording Clerks
Typically, they require a high school diploma or equivalent and undergo on-the-job-training. Although most have a high school diploma or equivalent. They track product information to keep businesses and supply chains on schedule. Ensuring proper scheduling, recordkeeping, and inventory control. Find a job near you!
