Motor Vehicle Operator

U.S. Marine Corps • Twentynine Palms, CA

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About The Position

This is a public notice flyer announcing anticipated vacancies; applications will not be accepted through the flyer, and there may or may not be vacancies filled. Interested applicants must follow the flyer’s “How to Apply” directions to be considered. Applicants responding to the flyer will not receive Notice of Result letters.

The Motor Vehicle Operator operates a range of trucks and other vehicles, handles or oversees loading and unloading bulky cargo, and ensures cargo is positioned and secured for balance and stability. The position also involves operating auxiliary vehicles and material-handling and engineering equipment; performing operator maintenance on vehicles, motorized equipment, and processing equipment; completing operational and maintenance paperwork; and following established safety procedures to maintain a safe, clean work environment.

The position requires U.S. citizenship, suitability for federal employment, participation in direct deposit, and a Class B driver’s license that must be maintained. The employee must obtain and maintain a government equipment license for forklift, skid-loader, and front-end-loader operations within six months of hire, complete a 40-hour HAZWOPER course, and maintain that certification through annual eight-hour refresher training. A pre-appointment physical examination is required. There is no education qualification requirement. Qualifications are evaluated based on knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies, with the screen-out element being the ability to perform the work without more than normal supervision.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• Must possess and maintain a Class B driver’s license.
• Must obtain and maintain a government equipment license for forklift, skid-loader, and front-end-loader operations within six months of hire.
• Must successfully complete the 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations (HAZWOPER) course and maintain certification by attending the annual eight-hour refresher course.
• Must successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• Must demonstrate the ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision.
• Must be registered for Selective Service if male and born after December 31, 1959.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.

Responsibilities

• Operate motor vehicles including trash trucks, platform trucks, van trucks, roll-off trucks, stake trucks, and dump trucks.
• Operate trucks powered by electric, LPG, natural gas, gasoline, or diesel.
• Perform or oversee loading and unloading bulky, cumbersome cargo and ensure it is positioned, distributed, and secured for vehicle balance and stability.
• Operate auxiliary vehicles, material-handling equipment, and engineering equipment, including attached trailers, lift gates, and forklift trucks with lifting capacities from 2,000 to 25,000 pounds.
• Perform operator maintenance on vehicles and motorized equipment operated.
• Perform operator maintenance on processing equipment, clean tools and equipment according to manufacturer manuals and local procedures, and replace worn parts as appropriate.
• Complete mileage reports, weight tickets, trip tickets, preventive maintenance sheets, route or service adjustments, accident reports, receipts, and equipment and process weight logs.
• Follow established safety practices and procedures and maintain a safe and clean work environment.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; eligibility and specific benefits 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