WHY TRANSPORTATION
Love Tech, Travel, or Innovation? Transportation needs YOU!
Much MORE than just driving...Transportation is EVERYTHING!
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 path in 60 seconds or less:
Training Pathways
See sample pathways to reach several in-demand occupations and 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
Career Hub: Where There’s More
View occupations in the transportation industry under the tabs below. Click on highlighted careers for info on average income, education, and work structure. “High Priority” items are South Carolina occupations that are in high demand.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Technical writer
- Tire Technician
- Tool & Dye Maker
- Transportation Planner
- Urban Planner
- Van Driver
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Career Snapshots
Quick look at career type and earning potential.
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
UPCOMING EVENTS
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.
Learn more about the School-To-Work program.
Only 20 slots available to young adults 25 and under from designated communities:
Visit scworkstrident.org/stw for community and career cluster details.
Additional Resources
Check out additional resources
- SCBeProBeProud.com
- Career Clusters/Distribution & Logistics/architecture and Construction: Charlestonempowered.com
- Job Opportunities/Building Roads – Building Careers: www.governmentjobs.com
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