Motor Vehicle Operator

Department of War Education Activity • Camp Lejeune, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. The Motor Vehicle Operator transports students to and from school by operating a passenger bus with an approximate gross vehicle weight of up to 30,000 pounds and a passenger capacity of 44 to 72 students. The role includes assisting students with special needs, maintaining the bus’s cleanliness, conducting pre-route safety and maintenance checks, and reporting disciplinary actions and vehicle or route problems. This is a term position that may be extended up to a maximum of eight years and may be converted to a permanent career or career-conditional appointment if the stated service and performance requirements are met.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must demonstrate the ability to operate passenger vehicles safely and detect mechanical problems without more than normal supervision.
• Must have a safe driving record.
• Must be able to obtain a Government operator's permit.
• Must pass a pre-employment driving test administered by management in a 12–18 passenger vehicle or a full-sized school bus.
• Must have a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements, including state Bus Certification.
• A pre-placement medical examination is required.
• May be required to submit to pre-appointment screening for illegal drug use and is subject to random testing thereafter; appointment may depend on a negative test result.
• Must undergo a Tier 1 (T1) investigation with Childcare Checks.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Requirement.
• Must be able to perform moderate physical effort, including operating hand and foot controls and assisting with loading and unloading children with special needs and their equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate a passenger bus weighing up to approximately 30,000 pounds and carrying 44 to 72 students.
• Provide safe and efficient transportation for students to and from school.
• Assist children with special needs and their equipment while loading and unloading, and help them get to and from their classrooms.
• Clean the inside of the bus daily and wash its exterior monthly.
• Report disciplinary actions 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).

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to the employee and family; specific eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

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