Careers in Transportation

By Willy Franzen

Looking for an entry level job or internship in transportation? Here's an overview of how to approach the search and a list of companies that might have entry level and internship opportunities that will interest you.

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The transportation industry deals with the movement of people and goods from one place to another. Transport can take on many forms: car, rail, plane, bus, or bike, to name a few.

Because transportation is such a large industry, a wide variety of jobs exists. A few possible jobs for a recent grad include:

Engineering: Design and build the vehicles of transport
Operations: Keep a transportation company running smoothly
Advocacy: Promote transportation policies
Innovation: Change the way individuals and groups drive and transport themselves through car-sharing and other programs

You can also operate a vehicle. This requires various amounts of specialized training, depending on the vehicle operated. For example, becoming a pilot requires years of specialized training.

Most of these positions require a bachelor’s degree in a related field, along with an interest in transportation.

Companies with Entry Level Jobs and Internships in Transportation

Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association - Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association is a Frederick, MD based non-profit that “is the largest, most influential general aviation association in the world.”

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Job Title	Location
Flight Instructor	Worcester, MA
Executive Assistant, Government Affairs	Frederick, MD
Airport Manager (10119, Grade I)	College Park, MD
Director of State Government Affairs	Frederick, MD
Account Manager II	Wichita, KS

See all 7 job postings

Tri-State Transportation Campaign - The Tri-State Transportation Campaign is a New York, NY based “non-profit advocacy organization dedicated to reducing car dependency in NY, NJ, and CT.”

See the complete Tri-State Transportation Campaign profile

Job Title	Location
Customer Service - Event / Retail Marketing & Advertising Firm	Philadelphia, PA
Account Executives	Middletown, CT
Development Officer	New York, NY
Verizon Account Respresentative, FULL TIME	Philadelphia, PA
General Labor - Verizon Campaign	Philadelphia, PA

See all 4 job postings

Camping World - Camping World is based in Bowling Green, KY and is “the camping and recreational vehicle enthusiast’s one-stop-shop for everything they need to enjoy their RV.”

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Job Title	Location
Receptionist	Rossford, OH
Culinary Apprenticeship/Internship, Summer Seasonal, Grand Teto	Moran, WY
Laundry Internship, Summer Seasonal, Grand Teton Lodge Company	Moran, WY
Retail Office Assistant	Rossford, OH
Culinary Apprenticeship/Internship, Summer Seasonal, Grand Teton Lodge Company, WY	Moran, WY

See all 832 job postings

Bipartisan Policy Center - The Bipartisan Policy Center is a Washington, DC based non-profit that encourages the two parties to work together on important issues.

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Job Title	Location
NGA Scholar Education Division (Paid Summer Internship)	Washington, DC
Regional Press Secretary (Southern States)	Atlanta, GA
Director, Government Relations	Washington, DC
President & CEO	Westminster, CO
Director, Government Relations	Washington, DC

See all 12 job postings

Lyft - Lyft is a San Francisco, CA based company that offers “on-demand ridesharing” in nearly 20 cities across the country.

See the complete Lyft profile

Job Title	Location
Bootcamp Trainer	San Francisco, CA
UberX Driving Partner (Part-Time)	Santa Barbara, CA
Lyft - Part Time Driver - Choose Your Own Hours	Milford, CT
Part-Time Driver - Flexible Hours & Weekly Pay	Milford, CT
Strength and Conditioning Coach	San Francisco, CA

See all 61 job postings

Alta Bicycle Share - Alta Bicycle is a Portland, OR based company that provides "solutions for all aspects of bike share" programs.

See the complete Alta Bicycle Share profile

Job Title	Location
Marketing Manager	Seattle, WA
Operations Manager	Seattle, WA
Field Bike Technician - Capital Bikeshare	Washington, DC
Safety and Workers' Compensation Coordinator	Portland, OR
Membership Fulfillment Coordinator	Boston, MA

See all 26 job postings

Restoration Hardware - Restoration Hardware is a Corte Madera, CA based retailer that considers itself a “curator of the finest historical design the world has to offer."

See the complete Restoration Hardware profile

Job Title	Location
Gallery Associate - RH Greenwich	Greenwich, CT
Gallery Associate - RH Flatiron	New York, NY
Database Analyst/Disaster Recovery	Middleton, WI
Information Systems Administrator	Champaign, IL
Need interior design	New York, NY

See all 1,025 job postings

International Council on Clean Transportation - International Council on Clean Transportation is a Washington, DC based org that aims “to improve the energy efficiency of road, marine, and air transportation."

See the complete International Council on Clean Transportation profile

Job Title	Location
Organizational Development Leader - Phoenix, AZ	Phoenix, AZ
Librarian III	Los Angeles, CA
Senior Transportation Engineer	Brighton, CO
Transport Supervisor - Rosharon	Rosharon, TX

See all 2 job postings

Entertainment Cruises - Entertainment Cruises is a company with “26 vessels serving eight cities with six unique cruise products.”

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Job Title	Location
Event Coordinator	Philadelphia, PA
Hotel Manager	Orlando, FL
2014 Summer Internship Program	Miami, FL
2014 Summer Internship Program	Miami, FL
Web Content Specialist	Chicago, IL

See all 264 job postings

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy - Rails-to-Trails is a Washington, DC based non-profit that is aiming “to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines."

See the complete Rails-to-Trails Conservancy profile

Job Title	Location
Trails and Greenways Program	Washington, DC
Traillink GIS Technicia	Washington, DC
Development/Fund Raising	Washington, DC
TrailLink.com Photography	Washington, DC
Transportation Policy	Washington, DC

See all 8 job postings

Getaround - Getaround is a San Francisco, CA based company that changes the car ownership equation by offering a platform for peer-to-peer car sharing.

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Job Title	Location
Brand Ambassador	San Francisco, CA
Customer Happiness Agent	United States
Assistant Controller	San Francisco, CA
Hardware Lab Technician	San Francisco, CA
Designer	San Francisco, CA

See all 14 job postings

Smart Growth America - Smart Growth America is a Washington, DC based non-profit organization that believes “smart growth solutions support thriving businesses and jobs."

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Job Title	Location
Communications Consultant	Springfield, MA
HBO Executive Assistant	New York, NY
Vice President of North American Sales	New York, NY
Sales Representative	San Diego, CA
Technical Program Manager	Redwood City, CA

See all 990 job postings

Sentient Jet - Sentient Jet is a Cleveland, OH based company that “arranges more air charter flights than any other jet charter procurement business in the country.”

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Job Title	Location
Director Of Revenue Management	Braintree, MA
Sales Development Associate - Jet Card Sales	Braintree, MA
Private Jet - Flight Management Associate	Braintree, MA

See all 2 job postings

Wheelz - Wheelz is a San Francisco, CA based company that offers peer-to-peer car sharing/renting. It's like AirBnB for cars.

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Job Title	Location
Sales Representative	Florence, SC
Sales Representative	Saginaw, MI

See all 2 job postings

Claire’s - Claire's is a retailer with more than 3,000 stores that sells fashion, accessories, and jewelry to young women and girls, and they're hiring.

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Job Title	Location
FOH Manager	Warrenton, VA
Assistant Manager	Glenview, IL
Assistant Manager	Norridge, IL

See all 3 job postings

Royal Caribbean Cruises - If you're all about luxury and relaxation, consider a job with the world's second biggest cruise company, Royal Caribbean Cruises, based in Miami, FL.

See the complete Royal Caribbean Cruises profile

Job Title	Location
2014 Summer Internship Program	Miami, FL
2014 Summer Internship Program	Miami, FL
2014 Summer Internship Program	Miami, FL
Program Analyst	Miami, FL
Program Analyst	Miami, FL

See all 164 job postings

Bike New York - Bike New York is an NYC based non-profit that promotes cycling across the city and they have some great job opportunities for new grads.

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Job Title	Location
Manager, Finance	New York, NY
Motorcycle Sales Associate	Painted Post, NY
Summer nanny for 3 awesome girls ages 10, 8 & 6	Lake Ronkonkoma, NY
Outside Sales Representative	New York, NY
Consumer Engagement Intern	New York, NY

See all 130 job postings

Specialized - Specialized is based in Morgan Hill, CA and they are one of the market leaders in the cycling industry. They have a ton of job openings for those who love bikes.

See the complete Specialized profile

Job Title	Location
Middle School Athletic Coordinator	New York, NY
Associate Veterinarian	Turnersville, NJ
Heavy Truck Equipment Technician	Vermont
Independent Contractor- Flatbed Drivers	Delaware
Principal Imaging, Computational Photography	Mountain View, CA

See all 74,005 job postings

RaceTrac - RaceTrac is an Atlanta, GA based chain of more than 525 gas stations and convenience stores that stretch across 12 southeastern states, and they're hiring.

See the complete RaceTrac profile

Job Title	Location
Store Associate	Ormond Beach, FL
Construction Intern- New Store	Atlanta, GA
Construction Special Projects Intern	Atlanta, GA
Store Management	Ormond Beach, FL
Store Associate	Grand Prairie, TX

See all 427 job postings

Allegiant - Allegiant is an Enterprise, NV based low-cost airline with some really interesting career opportunities.

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Job Title	Location
Intern	Sanford, FL
Intern - Flight Operations	Sanford, FL
Intern - Procurement	Las Vegas, NV
Intern - Learning And Development	Las Vegas, NV
Analyst, Business Intelligence	Las Vegas, NV

See all 103 job postings

FlightAware - FlightAware is a Houston, TX based flight tracking and flight data company that has some really cool job opportunities.

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Job Title	Location
Digital Account Manager	New York, NY
Customer Service Specialist	Houston, TX
Aviation Sales Associate (Europe)	United States
Digital Advertising Sales Executive	New York, NY
Aviation Sales Associate	Houston, TX

See all 14 job postings

New York Transit Museum - New York City's transit system is the best in the United States and its long history is on display at the New York Transit Museum, which is hiring.

See the complete New York Transit Museum profile

Job Title	Location
Head of Registrar Services	New York, NY
Pediatrics - Physician	Worcester, MA
Head of Registrar	Manhattan, NY
Website Designer/Developer	New York, NY
ED Physician Assistant	Trenton, NJ

See all 9 job postings

Institute for Transportation and Development Policy - If you're excited by the intersection of transportation and international development, then consider a career with ITDP.

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Job Title	Location
Research Analyst in Ft Sam Houston, Texas	San Antonio, TX
Professional Research Asst	Aurora, CO
Research Assistant/Associate	Eugene, OR
Sr. Integration Engineer	Windsor, CT
Unit Coordinator-Behavioral Acute B FT (0.9) Days	Ohio

See all 267 job postings

Medallion Financial Group - Medallion Financial is a NYC based company that helps taxi cab drivers finance their businesses, and they have some interesting job opportunities.

See the complete Medallion Financial Group profile

Job Title	Location
Marketing Manager	New York, NY
Assistant Branch Manager	Vernal, UT
Z-Line Specialist I	West Valley City, UT
Branch Manager	West Jordan, UT
FUll Service Representative	Aston, PA

See all 5 job postings

evoJets - evoJets only has 3.5 employees, but they are looking to grow as they continue to build their "on-demand private jet charter service."

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No current job openings.

Transportation Alternatives - If you like what you see in their Advocacy Campaigns, then you’ll want to head over to the Transportation Alternatives Jobs page.

See the complete Transportation Alternatives profile

Job Title	Location
Structural Engineer Intern - Bridge and Tunnel -- Summer	Miami, FL
Transportation Capacity Planner	Dallas, TX
Transportation Planner	Philadelphia, PA
Engineering Intern	Honolulu, HI
Engineering Intern	Honolulu, HI

See all 5,013 job postings

Better Place - If you want to be part of the transition to sustainable transportation, then it’s time to take a look at Better Place’s jobs.

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Job Title	Location
Truck Driver - Company-Paid CDL Training	Fort Wayne, IN
NEW! Truck Driving Teams Get 2015 Trucks & up to 70 CPM!	Potsdam, NY
Truck Driver - Company-Paid CDL Training Provided	Jackson, MS
Truck Drivers- Join Our New Team Elite Fleet & Earn up to 70 CPM!	Martinsburg, WV
Associate, Tax Technology Analyst	Stamford, CT

See all 33,645 job postings

Coyote Logistics - If you want to be part of Coyote Logistics and their continued growth (and eventual move downtown to become urban coyotes), check out their Jobs page.

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Job Title	Location
Software Architect	Chicago, IL
Network Engineering Manager	Chicago, IL
Senior WinForms Software Developer	Chicago, IL
Carrier Sales Operations Representative	Chicago, IL
Summer Driver Services Representative	Alpharetta, GA

See all 2 job postings

American Greetings - American Greetings seems to keep on growing, and that means lots of hiring at their headquarters in Cleveland, OH and elsewhere.

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Job Title	Location
Customer Service Representative	Mandeville, LA
New CityWalk Cold Stone Creamery - Cashier	Orlando, FL
Waitstaff, Summer Seasonal, The North Grille, Jackson Hole Golf & Tennis Club	Jackson, WY
Hospital Valet Parking Attendant - Madison, WI	Madison, WI
Overnight Hotel Valet Parking Attendant - Santa Barbara	Santa Barbara, CA

See all 2,091 job postings

Uber - Uber is a San Francisco based company that provides a Web 2.0 version of a black car service, and they're hiring new grads for a few positions.

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Job Title	Location
Summer Brand Ambassador	Jersey Shore, PA
Bootcamp Trainer	San Francisco, CA
UberX Driving Partner (Part-Time)	Santa Barbara, CA
Engineering Manager	San Francisco, CA
Strength and Conditioning Coach	San Francisco, CA

See all 374 job postings

Farsounder - If you want to save whales, protect ships, and work on really cool technology, check out Farsounder’s Jobs page.

See the complete Farsounder profile

No current job openings.

Frontier Airlines - If you want to consider a career with Frontier, you should check out their Jobs page. They have a ton of opportunities available.

See the complete Frontier Airlines profile

Job Title	Location
FIT8124 Intern, IT Support	Denver, CO
Senior Geospatial DBA-Longmont, CO	Longmont, CO
FCS3042 Scout	Denver, CO
Marketing Research Analyst \| Avtec Inc.	Columbia, SC
FPC2223 AOG Buyer	Denver, CO

See all 55 job postings

Active Transportation Alliance - Want to help lead “the charge for a transportation culture that values safety, health, and sustainability?” Check out jobs at the Active Transportation Alliance

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Job Title	Location
Entry Processor	Columbia, SC
Transportation Client Service Leader	Arlington, VA
Entry Processor (Ref.: US - 30125)	Columbia, SC
Intern (m/f) Alliances & Business Development, The Americas	East Meadow, NY
Entry Processor	Columbia, SC

See all 45 job postings

Southwest Airlines - Of the 39 non-internship job openings that we've identified on Southwest's site, here are some that might be a good fit for a new college grad.

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Job Title	Location
Technology Developer - Intern - Summer	Dallas, TX
Manufacturing Leadership Development Program (MLDP) - Internship	Benton Harbor, MI
Intern - Front End Development	Philadelphia, PA
Operations Modeling and Research Intern - Fall	Dallas, TX
Cabin Services - Provisioning Services Intern - Fall	Dallas, TX

See all 56 job postings

Exponent - If you want to work for Exponent but are just finishing up undergrad, then you better start thinking about graduate school - their jobs are worth the wait.

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Job Title	Location
Summer Intern	Jersey City, NJ
Quality Manager- Gridley, IL	Gridley, IL
Summer Intern	Jersey City, NJ
Corporate Controller	Zeeland, MI
CORPORATE SENIOR QUALITY ENGINEER (Contract Manufacturing and EMS industry)	Spokane, WA

See all 456 job postings

uShip - uShip typically offers jobs in a number of business areas; however, they only have one opportunity right now for new college grads.

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Job Title	Location
Rest API Architect & Designer	Austin, TX
QA Analyst - Mobile	Austin, TX
Commercial Sales Representative	Austin, TX
VP, Product	Austin, TX
Customer Engagement Executive	Austin, TX

See all 3 job postings

Transportation Learning Center - So what kind of jobs does the Transportation Learning Center offer? Right now they’re looking for an Office / Program Assistant. This is an entry-level position

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Job Title	Location
Connected Industries and Energy Communications Architect	Austin, TX
Diesel Technology Instructor	Salinas, CA
Financial Analyst	Cranberry, PA
Refinish - Manager, Collision Center Services - Strongsville, Ohio/Pittsburgh, PA	Strongsville, OH
144 - Human Resources Leadership Program Internship-HRLP	Fairfield, CT

See all 1,571 job postings

jetBlue Airways - It's impossible to have great customer service without happy employees. Recent grads would benefit greatly from working for jetBlue, based in Long Island City, NY.

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Job Title	Location
Intern PT	Long Island City, NY
Intern Consumer Promotions	Long Island City, NY
Airport Operations Crew PT	Charleston, SC
Intern - Getaways Customer Experience	Long Island City, NY
Grounds Crew	Rochester, NY

See all 64 job postings

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