The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed many logistical problems in supply chains throughout the United States and worldwide. It will be up to the next generation of workers—from truck drivers to mechanics to logistics coordinators—to solve these problems and ensure that goods are delivered efficiently, safely, and on time.
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Top jobs that Require Community College Credentials
How much will I make per hour?
What can I train for? | Job openings per year | Entry-level | Median | Experienced | Programs |
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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 2380 | $18.04 | $23.45 | $30.39 | |
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | 796 | $15.95 | $26.01 | $29.83 | View programs |
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | 522 | $22.77 | $28.21 | $36.58 | View programs |
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 465 | $28.89 | $37.19 | $47.57 | View programs |
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks | 300 | $18.96 | $23.52 | $30.02 | |
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | 188 | $22.46 | $28.66 | $34.76 | View programs |
Logisticians | 139 | $29.71 | $38.59 | $48.76 | View programs |
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | 136 | $27.73 | $30.14 | $36.90 | View programs |
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | 131 | $36.57 | $47.09 | $60.64 | View programs |
Automotive Body and Related Repairers | 110 | $20.39 | $27.59 | $31.49 | View programs |
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | 95 | $30.74 | $38.67 | $45.21 | View programs |
Commercial Pilots | 62 | $36.80 | $49.30 | $102.46 | View programs |
Crane and Tower Operators | 49 | $31.50 | $37.44 | $47.15 | View programs |
Cargo and Freight Agents | 49 | $16.80 | $20.72 | $27 | View programs |
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics | 43 | $17.47 | $19.02 | $23.47 | View programs |
Top Employers & Skills
Employers
- Carvana
- Sysco
- Reddaway Trucking
- Dependable Highway Express
- Marten Transport
- Ace Hardware
- Penske Automotive Group
- Caliber Collision
- The Home Depot
- Ryder
- Quality Driver Solutions (CPC Logistics)
- Kenan Advantage Group
- Three Way Logistics
- Velocity Rail Solutions
- Clean Harbors
- Amazon
- CarMax
- Sherwin-Williams
- Oak Harbor Freight Lines
- XPO Logistics
Specialized skills
- Forklift Truck
- Warehousing
- Automotive Services
- Vehicle Inspection
- Commercial Driving
- Hand Tools
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Customer Support
- Pallet Jacks
Technology & software skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- SAP Applications
- Inventory Management System
- Warehouse Management Systems
- Google Workspace
- Operating Systems
Employability skills
- Customer Service
- Communications
- Valid Driver's License
- Management
- Operations
- Good Driving Record
- Lifting Ability
- Detail Oriented
- Loading And Unloading
- Leadership
The North region encompasses seven counties (El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, Sutter, Yolo, Yuba).
The Far North region encompasses 15 counties (Butte, Colusa, Del Norte, Glenn, Humboldt, Lake, Lassen, Mendocino, Modoc, Plumas, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Tehama, Trinity).
Specialized skills are specific to the occupation, or group of occupations, and represent job-specific competencies.
Technical skills refer to the specific software and technology regularly encountered on the job.
Employability skills (sometimes referred to as “common skills”) are foundational skills that cross occupations and industries. Many common skills, like, communication and team work, are also considered soft skills.