Motor Vehicle Operator

Department of War Education Activity • Camp Lejeune, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. The Motor Vehicle Operator drives a passenger school bus with an approximate gross vehicle weight of up to 30,000 pounds and a passenger capacity of 44 to 72 students, providing safe and efficient transportation to and from school. The position includes helping students with special needs and their equipment board and exit the bus and reach their classrooms. The operator also cleans the bus, completes maintenance and safety checks, records route and schedule information, and reports disciplinary actions and problems to designated officials.

Requirements

• Demonstrate the ability to operate passenger vehicles safely and detect mechanical problems without more than normal supervision.
• Possess a safe driving record.
• Be able to obtain a Government operator's permit.
• Pass a pre-employment driving test in a vehicle such as a 12–18 passenger vehicle or a full-sized school bus.
• Hold a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate P and S endorsements and state Bus Certification.
• Complete a pre-placement medical examination.
• Satisfy applicable suitability and background investigation requirements, including a Tier 1 investigation with Childcare Checks.
• Participate in applicant and random drug testing, including signing a DA Form 5019 requiring random drug urinalysis testing.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for the Selective Service Requirement.
• Use direct deposit for pay.
• Meet the eligibility requirements of at least one listed employment authority category.

Responsibilities

• Operate a passenger school bus with an approximate gross vehicle weight of up to 30,000 pounds and capacity for 44 to 72 students.
• Provide safe and efficient transportation for students to and from school.
• Assist students with special needs in loading and unloading, handling their equipment, and getting to and from their classrooms.
• Clean the interior of the bus daily and wash the exterior monthly.
• Report disciplinary action to the school principal and the DOA.
• Conduct maintenance and safety checks on the school bus before beginning routes.
• Record the bus route and schedule on the trip ticket.
• Report problems to the designated government representative (DOR).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed