Motor Vehicle Operator
About The Position
The Motor Vehicle Operator safely operates and performs operator maintenance on government vehicles, typically with a gross vehicle weight of more than 10,000 pounds and up to 26,000 pounds. Vehicles include platform, van, stake, and dump trucks, passenger shuttle vans, cargo vans, and other vehicles. The operator transports passengers, equipment, supplies, and materials on federal, state, county, and city roads at highway speeds, through rural and urban areas, in varied traffic and weather conditions. This position is for Naval Station Great Lakes. The operator follows applicable traffic laws and installation ordinances, maneuvers vehicles through constricted spaces, and may use vehicles equipped with power take-off devices for special-purpose equipment. The operator protects, distributes, and secures cargo, checks loads and deliveries against documents for accountability, complies with safety requirements, and performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license.
- Must pass applicable records and background checks, including a National Agency Background Check.
- Must pass the E-Verify employment verification check and resolve any discrepancies as a condition of employment.
- Skill in operating vehicles that are high, wide, long, and heavy.
- Knowledge to make judgments about cargo loading and arrangement, clearances, turning radius, braking distance, and safe following distance.
- Ability to select routes appropriate for vehicle size and weight and to select alternate routes to avoid traffic or delays.
- Ability to manipulate hydraulic controls.
- Ability to back up using side mirrors and hand signals from spotters.
- Ability to read a map and reach unfamiliar locations.
- Ability to operate power take-off devices.
- Must maintain the privacy of official work information and data and demonstrate ethical conduct.
Responsibilities
- Operate and perform operator maintenance on government motor vehicles, including trucks and passenger or cargo vans, typically with a gross vehicle weight over 10,000 pounds and up to 26,000 pounds.
- Transport passengers, equipment, supplies, and materials on public roads over assigned trips or established schedules.
- Operate vehicles in varied traffic and weather conditions and comply with state, local, and installation traffic laws and ordinances.
- Maneuver vehicles in constricted areas, including narrow streets and congested parking lots.
- Operate vehicles equipped with power take-off devices for special-purpose equipment, when applicable.
- Protect cargo from weather and properly distribute and secure it to prevent damage or loss.
- Check loaded or delivered materials against documents for accountability.
- Comply with applicable safety requirements.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Free trainings, certifications, and professional development opportunities
- Flexible hours
- Advancement opportunities
- Eligible for overtime
- Free fitness center membership
- Onsite childcare options with reduced rates
- Tax-free shopping at the Navy Exchange
- Employee assistance program with complimentary access to health, financial, social, and legal services
- Access to American Forces Travel discounts
- Access to on-base entertainment and events
- Access to recreation centers at reduced rates
- Federal employee benefits package; eligibility depends on position type
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
