Services watercraft, amphibians and auxiliary equipment on marine vessels.
The transportation senior sergeant supervises the operation and control of movement for personnel and cargo by air, rail, motor transport and water, maintenance-of-way, maintenance of equipment and technical expert on all matters relating to railway operations; manages and coordinates the operation and maintenance of Army watercraft and maintains records of strength, location and employment of railway personnel equipment; serves as the principal NCO associated with SQI of M in transportation companies; assist in the coordination and implementation of operations, administration, training programs and communications activities; account for location, employment and deployment of organic operating equipment and maintenance activities; plans and lays out a maintenance shop and facilities; coordinate transportation actions with subordinate and serviced activities; consolidates, prepares, reviews and processes regular and special reports of command transportation and watercraft activities; plans, manages and monitors unit motor transport operations as the senior truckmaster; establishes and organizes the unit motor park; prepares and implements the truck company security and defense plan; prepares map overlays; receives and prepares highway reconnaissance data for motor convoy transport; supervises and directs unit dispatching of vehicles; coordinates engineer requirements to support a truck battalion; provides advice and makes recommendations to the commander and staff on all matters pertaining to enlisted soldiers and their families; accompanies the commander on inspections, visits and ceremonies; assists in inspection of command activities, facilities and personnel as prescribed by the commander; ensures adherence to command policies; holds first sergeants' or sergeants' major call to announce information and instruction; ensures that newly assigned enlisted personnel are instructed in military courtesy, customs of the service and command regulations or policies; responsible for monitoring training or conducts training of enlisted soldiers; assesses training at all levels and provides feedback to appropriate commanders and leaders; provides counsel and guidance to NCOs and other enlisted soldiers of the command; responsible for and provides guidance on Non-Commissioned Officer Education System (NCOES) and Non-Commissioned Officer Development Program (NCODP); inspects duties performed by subordinate NCOs; notes discrepancies and initiates appropriate corrective action; assists in reception of visitors to the command; serves as president or member of command promotion board or removal board for NCOs, as authorized by regulations; sits as chairperson or member of a command's Military Member of the Quarter/Year competition for enlisted soldiers or NCOs, as directed by local regulations; responsible for quality, control and training of noncommissioned officer evaluation reports (NCOER) while ensuring timely submissions; reviews evaluation reports to determine compliance with policies and procedures and recommends corrective actions on deficiencies to commanders, other leaders and rating officials; performs other duties prescribed by the commander; assists in the professional development of junior and company grade officer.
Stands engine room and throttle watch while the vessel is underway; stands anchor watch and ramp discharge watch during sea and anchor details and while the vessel is in port; performs daily systems checks and posts all instrument and gage readings to the engineer log book; positions fuel control racks and adjusts throttle controls to maximize engine efficiency; inspects, troubleshoots, tests, services, adjusts, repairs and replaces batteries, electrical system components, fuel system elements, propellers and propeller shafts, pumping assemblies and parts and other marine engine equipment; cleans, performs surface preparation and paints engineer space equipment; provide supervision and technical expertise for subordinates performing their duties; prepare marine vessel equipment for operation; starts, operates, troubleshoots and secures vessel engines; inspects, services, adjusts, replaces, repairs and overhauls engine components, throttle controls, accessory drives, boiler and piping systems, vessel steering mechanisms, electrical and wiring assemblies, cooling and lubrication systems and vessel hulls for general upkeep; computes fuel requirements and documents vessel fuel usage; compiles and maintains the engine room records; supervises fire fighting, damage control, sanitation and pollution control procedures aboard a vessel; establishes and enforces engine department safety practices, supervises shipboard watches; oversees, instructs and provides technical advice in the maintenance of engines, electrical systems, cooling systems, lubrication systems, refrigeration systems, fuel systems, pneumatic systems, power and drive trains, steering systems, boilers and piping, hydraulics and general vessel upkeep; conducts crew or section drills and training; prepares maintenance SOPs and organizes the work of the maintenance shop.
Instruct and supervises marine engine department personnel in all systems maintenance; oversee posting of vessel log books, forms and records; assign personnel to duty positions; schedules equipment for calibration; establish maintenance priorities; prepares and reviews shipyard specifications; prepare marine vessel historical reports and records, preventive maintenance schedules and records, materiel readiness reports, equipment improvement recommendations and unsatisfactory/faulty equipment reports; records required and completed modifications; the transportation senior sergeant supervises the operation and control of movement for personnel and cargo by air, rail, motor transport and water, maintenance-of-way, maintenance of equipment and technical expert on all matters relating to railway operations; manages and coordinates the operation and maintenance of Army watercraft and maintains records of strength, location and employment of railway personnel equipment; serves as the principal NCO associated with SQI of M in transportation companies; assist in the coordination and implementation of operations, administration, training programs and communications activities; account for location, employment and deployment of organic operating equipment and maintenance activities; plans and lays out a maintenance shop and facilities; coordinate transportation actions with subordinate and serviced activities; consolidates, prepares, reviews and processes regular and special reports of command transportation and watercraft activities; plans, manages and monitors unit motor transport operations as the senior truckmaster; establishes and organizes the unit motor park; prepares and implements the truck company security and defense plan; prepares map overlays; receives and prepares highway reconnaissance data for motor convoy transport; supervises and directs unit dispatching of vehicles; coordinates engineer requirements to support a truck battalion.