Motor Vehicle Operator

  • Ratings Average Rating:
  • Required Test Average Duration: 2.8
  • Desinnation Designation: 3531
  • Number Employed Number Employed: 6,661
  • Category Category: Motor Transport
  • Age Average Age: 23
Motor Vehicle Operators operate motor transport tactical wheeled vehicles and equipment transporting passengers and cargo in support of combat and garrison operations. They also perform crew/operator level maintenance and maintain all associated tools and equipment for assigned vehicles and equipment, to rated capacity, of which licensed to operate.
Category Requirements
Age17-28
Citizenship RequiredCitizen or Green Card
Minimum Duration4 years
High School DiplomaPreferred
GED AcceptedYes (limited)
Minimum ASVAB (AFQT)~31
Waivers AvailableModerate
Drug History WaiversPossible
Tattoo PolicyStrict
Face/Neck TattoosNo
Hand TattoosLimited
Height Requirement~58–78 in
Weight StandardsYes
Medical Exam (MEPS)Required
Vision StandardsModerate
Security Clearance JobsSome
Physical Fitness TestPFT/CFT
Basic Training Length~13 weeks
Basic Training DifficultyVery High
Deployment FrequencyHigh
Combat Job AvailabilityHigh
Technical JobsMedium
Overseas BasesMany
Signing BonusesModerate
Women in Combat RolesYes
Job Selection ProcessOften assigned
Promotion SpeedFast
Branch CultureWarrior Culture
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I stayed longer at my school in North Carolina to get my advanced training. I earned my typical MOS motor transport 3531, and my Logistics Vehicle System (LVS) 3533 license. This allowed me to haul big containers and fuel pods. I was assigned to an Amtrak (AAV) unit in 29 Palms where I was a refueler supporting 7th Marines. I learned a lot from this MOS. I learned about mechanics and logistics. When I became an NCO I managed the maintenance side while stationed in Okinawa, Japan. I was the NCOIC for the Marine Corps Integrated Maintenance Management System (MIMMS). This system would allow for me to track vehicle part orders from over seas, other bases near by, and other shops on the same base. This got me into procurement and I learned about ordering for our Company. I leveraged this skillset to be a Project Manager in my job today. Currently, I work in procurement for the State of California.
Every morning, sit in on a situational summary meeting to discuss work load priorities and establish completion timelines. Evaluate inventory of assets to make sure that all support equipment under my charge is accounted for. I have never worked with a more diverse group of people. Although there were many differences, my coworkers and I were united through the sole purpose of serving the country that we love.
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