Motor Vehicle Operator

Naval Supply Systems Command • Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, WA

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About The Position

You will serve as a Motor Vehicle Operator in the Aviation Logistics Department of NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound. The position operates and performs operator maintenance on heavy trucks and truck-tractor/semi-trailer combinations, transporting materials and equipment within and between government installations. The operator also drives specialized trailers and occasionally other specialized vehicles, operates material handling equipment rated up to 20,000 lbs, and arranges cargo for safe support and proper unloading sequence. The position is mission essential and may require travel to domestic and overseas locations, including remote or isolated sites.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in direct deposit and successfully complete the E-Verify employment verification process if a new Department of the Navy employee.
• Must obtain and maintain a current State of Washington Class A Commercial Driver's License.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty; failure to maintain the required clearance may result in withdrawal of the offer or removal.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test, including marijuana, and is subject to random testing.
• Must obtain and maintain a government operator permit, as determined by the employing command, with HAZMAT certification to transport hazardous material.
• Must successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• Must meet the Office of Personnel Management qualification requirements for Trades and Labor Occupations and demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary for the work.
• Must meet the screen-out requirement of being able to perform the work without more than normal supervision and receive at least two points on the screen-out element.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Appointment of retired military members within 180 days of retirement is subject to 5 U.S.C. 3326.

Responsibilities

• Operate and perform operator maintenance on straight in-line trucks with a gross vehicle weight over 32,000 lbs and truck-tractor/semi-trailer combinations up to 80,000 lbs gross vehicle weight.
• Operate trailers including enclosed vans, flatbeds, equipment trailers, and lowboy trailers with capacities up to 60 tons, as well as other specialized trucks and tractor or truck-tractor combinations that may have dual braking systems.
• Drive vehicles on specific trips or regularly established schedules and routes to transport material and equipment within and between government installations.
• Maintain trip records or logs showing departure and return times, stop sequence, mileage, fuel and oil consumption, accidents, damages, and traffic violations.
• Independently operate material handling equipment rated up to 20,000 lbs.
• Arrange cargo loads for proper support and unloading sequence; occasionally assist or direct cargo load-out arrangements.
• Ensure continuity of operations and completion of tasks designated essential to the mission.
• Travel from the normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations, potentially including remote or isolated sites, and travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for employees and their families; specific eligibility and offerings depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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