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Advanced Transportation Service Worker

Potential earnings range:

$32,094-$56,035*

Per year after graduation

Do you like to travel? Interested in learning about all the different types of transportation that exist?

Then you may be a good fit for Job Corps’ TCU IAM Advanced Training – Transportation Service Worker training program.

In this program you will ...

Complete the core curriculum and choose a minimum of one Specialty Module:

Safety
Employability Skills
Customer Service
Keyboarding Basics
Mathematics (Personal Finance)
Green Initiatives in Transportation
Certifications in at least one Specialty Module:
- Airline Service
- Inland Waterway Service
- Mass Transit/Highway Service
- Rail Freight Service
- Rail Mechanical Service/Carman
- Rail Passenger Service

Some of the career options you will have ...

Graduates of this Advanced Training area go on to work for railroads, mass transit and airline companies as:

Airline and Railroad Ticket Agents
Airline Ramp Workers
Barge Deck Hands
Mass Transit Bus Drivers
Passenger and Freight Railroad Conductors
Passenger Rail Baggage Handlers
Rail Car Repairers
Railroad Brake, Signal and Switch Operators
Railroad Coach Cleaners
Railroad Crew Dispatchers
Railroad Line Installers and Repairers
Railroad Machinists
Railroad On Board Service Attendants/Chefs
Railroad Track Workers
And many more.

The credentials you will earn ...

This is the first level of Advanced Training offered in the Transportation Service Worker series. Students who complete a Job Corps Advanced Transportation training program are eligible to attain the following credentials:

OSHA 10-Hour certification
Office Skills, Clerical Skills and Software Skills (OPAC) certification
Driver’s license

What you’ll need to start training ...

High school diploma or the equivalent (can be earned at all Job Corps centers)
Complete a Job Corps basic training program
Passing scores on all written and performance tests
Meet academic (math and reading) requirements
At least 17½ years old
Positive attendance and progress record
Written recommendation from Job Corps center personnel
Health clearance at current center
Strong work ethic and determination to succeed
Complete a successful phone, in-person or videoconference interview

* Salary information comes from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics Program and is provided for planning purposes only. Actual salary will depend on student skill level, credentials earned, experience level and location.

Need help meeting one or more of these requirements?

Don’t worry! At Job Corps, our staff will help you along your journey to make sure you have all the tools and resources you need to check those boxes and start your training