MWR Motor Vehicle Operator (MVO) Recycling

Commander, Navy Installations Command•Fallon, NV

About The Position

This position is located in the Commander, Navy Region Southwest Recycling Department. The purpose of the position is to operate a motor vehicle and perform recyclable material collection and sorting for the Commander, Navy Region Southwest Recycling Program. The operator drives stake trucks with a capacity of up to 5 tons (10,000 pounds) on collection routes serving more than 150 buildings throughout the Region and on public roads for short periods. The operator assists with loading recyclable materials, unloads them at the Recycling Center, sorts paper into designated containers, and places plastics and aluminum cans in their designated areas. The position also involves maintaining route and inspection records, updating collection information and maps, coordinating with collection-site contacts, and delivering recycling containers as directed. The operator may also use industrial recycling equipment and a forklift to assist or back up other Recycling Center workers. The position includes inspecting, cleaning, and maintaining assigned vehicles and equipment, reporting maintenance needs, and following environmental, transportation, and safety regulations.

Requirements

Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check; discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
Must meet federal suitability requirements, including successful completion of a background investigation.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Must be skilled in operating vehicle controls for starting, stopping, backing, and driving.
Must know safety regulations and posted rules for moving vehicles, and how to load and arrange cargo to provide support and prevent unsafe shifting.
Must know or be familiar with reporting requirements and procedures for preparing records and log sheets.
Must know the maintenance requirements and procedures for the vehicle being driven.
Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions.
Must be able to deal effectively with others, including civilian and military personnel.

Nice To Haves

Ability to learn to operate industrial recycling equipment and a forklift.

Responsibilities

Drive stake trucks with a capacity of up to 5 tons (10,000 pounds) to collect recyclable materials from more than 150 buildings throughout the Region and on public roads for short periods.
Assist with loading recyclable materials and unload materials at the Recycling Center.
Sort paper into appropriate 20–40-yard containers for computer paper, white ledger paper, and other mixed paper categories, including cardboard.
Use visual paper color and size indicators and chemical pens to determine paper types.
Place plastics and aluminum cans in designated areas.
Maintain clear and legible records of collection locations, route sheets, and vehicle inspections.
Maintain and update collection route information and maps.
Work with designated contacts and collection sites to address problems, schedule changes, and special collection needs.
Deliver 44-gallon office recycling containers and 6-gallon desk-side containers as needed and directed.
May operate a forklift with capacity up to 12,000 pounds, hydraulic baler, oil filter densifying equipment, and conveyors to assist or back up other Recycling Center workers.
Perform daily pre-operational and post-operational inspections of assigned vehicles, including checks of parts, tires, oil, and battery condition.
Check the presence and usability of assigned equipment; clean assigned vehicles and equipment; and maintain fuel, lubricant, and oil levels.
Report needed maintenance and repairs to the Heavy Equipment Operator and document requirements on standardized inspection sheets.
Comply with environmental, transportation, and safety rules and regulations.
Perform other related duties as assigned.