Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
The Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics cluster is about planning, management, and movement of people, materials, and goods by road, pipeline, air, rail, and water and related support services dealing with infrastructure, logistics, equipment, and facilities. Highly skilled automotive mechanics should have an easy time finding a job since people are driving their cars longer than they used to. The need for truck drivers will increase as the demand for goods increases. Formal postsecondary automotive training may help some candidates find jobs as automotive technicians and service professionals.
Transportation
Career
Spotlight
Do you enjoy working on vehicles, heavy equipment, or aircraft?
Are you good with math & problem solving?
What It Takes:
Solid math skills
Good time management skills
Impeccable driving record
Willingness to travel
Mechanic
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Mechanics are laborers who are highly skilled in maintaining or operating machinery, motors, engines, etc. The demand for mechanics is growing as people are driving cars longer and equipment becomes more sophisticated. Businesses, however, report having difficulty finding workers with the right skills!
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General tasks could include:
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Keeps equipment available for use
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Inspects machinery for defects
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Completes preventive maintenance
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Repairs mechanical and electrical system malfunctions
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Check equipment for damage, record hours used, mileage, and fuel
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Greets customers and assists with customer inquiries
Career Pathways
Middle School
High School
Technical
Center
Community
College
Traditional
College
Graduate
School
Delivery Services Drivers
Automotive Service Tech
Equipment Mechanics
Aircraft Mechanics
Ship Engineers
Transportation Supervisors
Logisticians
Distribution Managers
Air Traffic Controllers
Airline Pilots
Average Salary
$54,090
Average Salary
$71,497
Average Salary
$101,615
Average Salary
$153,545
