Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other
Motor vehicle operators in this category drive vehicles not covered by other specific job classifications, such as armored cars, hearses, or specialized transport vehicles. They work for private companies, government agencies, or transportation services, operating vehicles to transport cargo, passengers, or materials according to established routes and schedules.
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A day in the work
A typical week involves operating assigned vehicles, conducting pre-trip and post-trip inspections, maintaining logs of miles and fuel consumption, and following traffic laws and company safety procedures. Operators may pick up or deliver materials, transport passengers, navigate various weather and traffic conditions, and communicate with dispatchers. Vehicle maintenance checks, refueling, and record-keeping are regular responsibilities performed throughout shifts.
Who this work suits
You likely work well in this role if you're reliable, detail-oriented, and comfortable spending extended time behind the wheel. You follow procedures carefully, stay alert during long drives, and take responsibility for vehicle safety and on-time delivery or transport.
What it takes
Openings right now
- Motor Vehicle Operator Supervisor · Indian Health Service · Poplar, Montana · $37.66–$43.94
- Motor Vehicle Operator · Veterans Health Administration · Long Beach, California · $25.95–$30.27
- MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR SUPV · U.S. Marine Corps · Albany Marine Corps Logistics Base, Georgia · $34.39–$40.12
- MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR · Army National Guard Units · Colchester, Vermont · $29.61–$34.52
- Motor Vehicle Operator · Veterans Health Administration · North Little Rock, Arkansas · $21.82–$25.46
- Motor Vehicle Operator · Veterans Health Administration · Redlands, California · $24.53–$28.62
- Motor Vehicle Operator NA-07 · United States Army Installation Management Command · Fort Stewart, Georgia · $22.56–$26.31
- Motor Vehicle Operator · Veterans Health Administration · Martinsburg, West Virginia · $26.74–$31.19
Openings are read from employers’ own career pages and public job boards and change daily. Search all openings (free account) to filter by distance, pay and how well you qualify.
Pay by state
| State | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $30,840 | $74,710 | $81,290 | 100 |
| District of Columbia | $64,230 | $69,870 | $70,120 | 980 |
| Hawaii | $36,230 | $61,110 | $71,590 | 230 |
| Washington | $48,820 | $59,730 | $74,650 | 310 |
| Oklahoma | $24,980 | $57,550 | $64,380 | 180 |
| Utah | $51,600 | $56,140 | $64,310 | 70 |
| Arizona | $50,380 | $55,680 | $64,940 | 360 |
| New Mexico | $34,170 | $54,270 | $64,060 | 160 |
| South Dakota | $42,020 | $53,790 | $58,070 | 100 |
| Alabama | $34,460 | $52,100 | $58,610 | 200 |
| New Jersey | $37,810 | $50,680 | $81,930 | 1,790 |
| Kansas | $23,320 | $49,880 | $62,800 | 70 |
All 50 states, D.C. and Puerto Rico
Training
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Four short assessments and your background, scored against motor vehicle operators, all other and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 53-3099.00 · O*NET OnLine. Pay: BLS OEWS May 2025, annual, U.S. Employment counts are national.