Motor Vehicle Operator

United States Army Installation Management Command • Fort Drum, NY

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About The Position

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. The position is based at Fort Drum in Northern New York and involves operating light-duty vehicles and equipment, supporting snow and grounds maintenance, and performing related manual labor. The position is temporary and intermittent, running from October 2026 through March 31, 2027, and is identified as mission essential. The incumbent may be required to report or remain at work during severe weather to support mission operations.

The incumbent operates light-duty trucks up to 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight, including vehicles equipped with snowplows or sanders; lawn mowing equipment; forklifts with a lift capacity up to 10,000 pounds; and pneumatic and hydraulic tools. Other work includes vehicle recordkeeping and preventive maintenance, loading and unloading supplies, grounds and sign maintenance, and snowplow servicing.

The role requires valid state and government driver's licenses and a valid forklift operator's license. A pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations are required. Duties involve shift work, 5% temporary duty or business travel, and frequent physical activity, including handling objects up to 40 pounds. Work is primarily outdoors in varied weather and traffic conditions, with exposure to dirt, fumes, and potential injury hazards.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship; applicants must provide proof of citizenship.
• Demonstrate sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work without more than normal supervision. The screen-out element includes driving light-duty trucks, mowing grass, operating power tools, loading and unloading materials, basic preventive vehicle maintenance, snow removal equipment operation, and manual labor.
• Meet the screen-out and job-element rating thresholds for eligibility and referral.
• Possess or obtain and maintain a valid driver's license issued by a U.S. state or possession.
• Obtain and maintain a government driver's license to operate government vehicles.
• Obtain and maintain a valid forklift operator's license for the duration of employment.
• Complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter to maintain the required physical health and fitness for the duties.
• Lift up to 40 pounds in the regular performance of duties.
• Work shifts that provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or in special situations, and report or remain at work as scheduled during severe weather when required for mission operations.
• Complete temporary duty or business travel amounting to 5% of the time.
• Meet the qualification requirements through experience alone; education cannot substitute for required experience.
• Complete a one-year probationary period.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate light-duty trucks up to and including 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight, including vehicles equipped with snowplows and/or sanders.
• Operate lawn mowing equipment, weed trimmers, and related grounds-maintenance equipment.
• Maintain vehicle logbooks, preventive maintenance records, and accident reports.
• Perform preventive maintenance services and checks in accordance with established rules and regulations.
• Load and unload equipment, materials, and supplies to and from trucks.
• Dig trenches; install, repair, and remove chain-link fencing, traffic signs, and activity signs.
• Operate pneumatic and hydraulic tools to cut, break, and remove concrete, asphalt, or other items.
• Operate wing units, snowplows, and sanding units.
• Assist with changing or replacing snowplow and sanding-unit hardware, including cutting blades, shoes, nuts, and bolts.
• Operate forklifts with a lift capacity up to and including 10,000 pounds to load, unload, or transport equipment, materials, and supplies.

Benefits

• A federal employee benefits package is available; eligibility and specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized, subject to applicable regulations and agency determination.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Salary negotiations may be authorized for candidates new to Federal service.
• Credit for prior non-Federal work experience and certain military service for annual leave accrual may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed