Careers In Transportation (CiTE)

WHY TRANSPORTATION?

Love Tech, Travel, or Innovation? Transportation needs YOU!

Much MORE than just driving...Transportation is EVERYTHING!

Autonomous Vehicles, App Development, AI Logistics

Electric Vehicle Engineering, Green Infrastructure Design

From Accounting, Human Resources, Marketing and Graphics Designers to Computer Programmers, Engineers, and more

WHAT A CAREER IN TRANSPORTATION CAN OFFER YOU

Earn Now 💰

Average salary $55K+ in SC transportation tech roles

Remote Work Options 💻

Manage logistics or design systems from your laptop

Flexible Work Hours ⏰

Part-time certifications (Ex. Forklift operator)

Versatile Training 🤝

Develop transferable skills to land a career across different industries (transportation, tech, construction, government)

Education Friendly 🎓

No Diploma, no problem! Many internships and careers only require a High School Diploma or the equivalent.

Living Local 🏘️

Thousands of jobs in your backyard

Adaptable 🌌

Grow on top of learned skills. Some employers will pay for additional education while you earn.

Find your lane in 60 seconds or less:

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Training Pathways

See sample pathways to reach several in-demand occupations and the level of education or training required. Many programs are available through SC Works Trident, Trident Tech and other community colleges and organizations throughout the Tricounty area. Click here to contact a team member to find local training and education programs.

Transportation offers many different routes to your dream career path

6 Mth Certification

Welding
CAD Drafting
CDL Driver
Drone Pilot
Executive Assistant (High School or Equiv.)

2 Yr Degree Careers

Logistics
HVAC Technician/Installer (6-12 Months)

4 Yr+ Degree Careers

Civil Engineering
Computer Programmer

For information on each paths earning potential and education opportunities visit:

SC.BeProBeProud.org/Professions

Career Hub: Where There’s More

View occupation options in the transportation industry under the tabs below. High Priority items are South Carolina occupations that are in high demand. Click on the highlighted careers for info on average income, education, and work structure.

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High Priority Jobs

A-C

Account Executive
Aerospace Engineer
Air Traffic Controller
Airline Transportation Pilot
Assembly Tech
Automation & Robotics
Aviation Safety Inspector
CAD/CAM Drafter
CNC Mechanic
Commercial Pilot
Community Planner
Computer Network Support Specialist
Computer Programmer
Construction Services
Crane Operator
Customer Service Rep

D-I

Diesel Technician
Dispatcher
Distribution Center Manager
Electrician
Environmental Protection Specialist
Executive Assistant
Fiber Optics Technician
Fleet Manager
Forklift Driver
Grant Writer
Grants Management
Graphic Designer
Heavy Equipment Operator
Human Resource Manager
Import/Export Clerk
Information Security Analyst
Inventory Control Analyst

M-S

Machinist
Marketing Manager
Materials Handler
Mechanical Engineer
Network Technician
Operations Security
Procurement/Purchasing
Production Scheduler
Project Manager
Quality Control Inspector
Railroad Safety Inspector
Real Estate
Route Supervisor
Safety Manager
Scheduler
School Bus Driver
Security (General)
Shipping and Receiving Clerk

T-Z

Technical writer
Tire Technician
Tool & Dye Maker
Transportation Planner
Urban Planner
Van Driver

Career Snapshots

Quick look at career types and their earning potential

Click for Info on these Careers

Careers on the Move: Trending Now

🔥 HOT ITEMS: Click to see the TOP 15 transportation careers in SC today! 🔥

Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
Logisticians
Cargo and Freight Agents
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
Automotive Body and Related Repairers
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
Light Truck Drivers
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators

🚌 BUS RAPID TRANSIT: EXCITING DEVELOPMENTS COMING SOON!! 🚌

Get ready TODAY for opportunities arriving as soon as 2026 with the LCRT!

🚌 South Carolina’s FIRST Mass Transit System

🚌 One of the LONGEST Bus Rapid Transit lines in the country

🚌 One of the LARGEST infrastructure projects in Tricounty region history

Click here for more on LCRT

UPCOMING EVENTS

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RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS

School-to-Work

Your Community. Your Future – BUILD BOTH

This program is a SC Works Trident project designed to enhance career pathways and employment opportunities for young adults in designated North Charleston Communities.

Only 20 slots are available to young adults (High School seniors through age 25) from designated communities:

Learn more about the School-to-Work program:
Click here to SIGN UP TODAY

Visit scworkstrident.org/stw for community and career cluster details.