Motor Vehicle Operator

Army National Guard Units•Lincoln, NE

10h•Onsite

About The Position

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR, Position Description Number D1907000 and is part of the NE USPFO, National Guard. The duties include operating primarily straight-in-line trucks and/or truck tractors with semi-trailers which typically have an approximate gross vehicle weight (GVW) of more than 32,000 pounds. This involves operating special purpose or auxiliary devices, coupling and uncoupling trailers, and maneuvering vehicles within close tolerances in various conditions. Specific tasks include operating auxiliary pumping systems on refueling trucks, verifying fuel delivery, recording fuel quantities, ensuring cargo is secured, selecting safe and legal routes, and operating vehicles on diverse road types. The role also involves ensuring shipping and accounting documents are accurate, completing log books and maintenance records, identifying and segregating damaged equipment, preparing requests for over-dimensional permits, coordinating with various departments for pick-ups and deliveries, and ensuring transported items meet demilitarization standards. Additionally, warehouse duties such as issuing, receiving, inventorying, loading/unloading, storing, pulling stock, packing/unpacking, and repairing items may be required. Operation of electric, gasoline, or diesel-powered forklift trucks is also part of the role. The position involves performing operator preventive maintenance on assigned vehicles and supporting state and Federal National Guard operations, training, readiness missions, natural disasters, and Homeland Defense/Defense Support of Civil Authorities (HLD/DSCA).

Requirements

Military membership in the Nebraska Army National Guard is required.
Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
Obtain/maintain the level of security clearance/background check required.
Direct Deposit is mandatory.
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is a Title 32 excepted service position that requires membership in the Nebraska Army National Guard.
Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform daily.
Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
Military Grades: Maximum: E7; Minimum: E1 ; Military Grade inversion within the full time work forces is not permitted.
The military grade of the full time supervisor must equal or exceed the military grade of the personnel supervised.
Compatibility will be followed in accordance with 32 USC 709(b) and 10 USC 10216.
Compatibility requirements must be met prior to appointment to the position.
Prior to appointment individuals must meet the security clearance requirements for the position or submit the required documents of the Nebraska National Guard, Personnel Security Manager for processing the appropriate investigation.
Required forms: SF86, PSIP Initiation Form, Fingerprints, OF306 and Application/Resume.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience or training which demonstrates the ability to follow instructions and safely operate the type of equipment required to accomplish the duties of the position.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: WG-08: 18 months experience or training which demonstrates the ability to operate and perform operator maintenance on straight-in-line trucks which typically have an approximate gross vehicle weight of more than 32,000 pounds.
Experience demonstrating ability to operate truck tractors with semi-trailers or full trailers and motor coaches.
Experience operating vehicles over a variety of roads including interstate highways, narrow country roads, and on steep winding grades.
Experience driving vehicles without mishap in complicated traffic situations.

Responsibilities

Operates primarily straight-in-line trucks and/or truck tractors with semi-trailers which typically have an approximate gross vehicle weight (GVW) of more than 32,000 pounds.
Operates special purpose or auxiliary devices where a knowledge of such devices does not exceed the level of knowledge and skill required to operate the vehicle safely in complicated traffic situations.
Couples and uncouples the truck tractor and semi-trailer, or truck and trailer, and connects and disconnects the air brakes and electrical lines.
Maneuvers vehicles within close tolerances when driving and backing over uneven ground, in narrow or congested areas, between buildings and other vehicles, between parked aircraft and when positioning vehicles at loading docks.
When driving tractor-trailer refueling trucks, operates the vehicle's auxiliary pumping system and verifies correct grade or mixture of fuel is pumped, that the receiving equipment is grounded and fuel tanks are not overfilled. Also records type and quantity of fuel delivered.
Checks to ensure all cargo is secured to prevent shifting or falling in transit and to minimize the possibility of vehicle sway.
Selects the safest, most direct and legally allowed route to be followed and identifies alternative routes to be used in the event of an emergency.
Operates vehicles on interstate highways, winding roads, and steep grades and manipulates the dual braking system to prevent the semi-trailer or trailer from jackknifing.
Assures cargo is properly loaded, distributed and secured.
Performs operator maintenance on vehicles and trailers.
Ensures shipping and accounting documents are with the shipment and reflect actual condition, quantities and type of material, including manual turn in and issue documents.
Completes log books, maintenance records, reports and other transportation documents for accurate accounting.
May identify, inspect, and segregate equipment or material as it is received for obvious damage and needed repairs.
Prepares and submits requests for over-dimensional permits to Defense Movement Coordinator (DMC) for military movement involving military vehicles and through the Commercial Transportation Branch for non-military vehicles.
Coordinates with units, maintenance activities, Central Issue Facility (CIF), Defense Reutilization Management Office (DRMO), Property Book Office (PBO), and Single Stock Fund Activities for pick up and delivery.
When appropriate, ensures transported items meet demilitarization standards (for example drainage statements, tanks are purged and weapons), and appropriate certification/verification accompanies the items.
Performs warehouse work, as required, to include issuing, receiving and inventorying equipment, supplies and materials; loading and unloading of trucks; storing and pulling warehouse stock; packing and unpacking material; and repairing or replacing items on equipment.
Operates electric, gasoline or diesel-powered forklift trucks.
Performs a variety of servicing and operator preventive maintenance work on assigned vehicles.
Accomplishes the full spectrum of support for state and Federal National Guard operations, training, readiness missions, natural disasters, and Homeland Defense/Defense Support of Civil Authorities (HLD/DSCA).
Performs other duties as assigned.