Motor Vehicle Operator

• You will follow safety practices and procedures in the operation of vehicles.
• You will interpret instructions or specifications related to bus operations preventive maintenance and passenger safety.
• You will load arrange and secure cargo into vehicle using techniques and equipment (e.g. chains binders straps tie-downs) for safe transit.
• You will drive different sizes of passenger buses to transport passengers.
• You will operate vehicles with the gross weight of more than 32000lbs; vehicles that are oversized and/or equipped with more than one body or two braking systems.
• You will perform minor repairs or adjustments on vehicles.
• You will operate truck tractors with trailer or semitrailer coupled by means of turntable (fifth wheel) or pintle (pivot) hook and/or tandem rig consisting of either a single trailer or two trailers in tow.
• You will perform operator maintenance on all vehicles operated.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities visit
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD) the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• You will be required to possess a current Commercial Drivers license (or equivalent OF-346 for retired military) with Class and Endorsements based on job requirements.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• You will be required to possess a current valid United States drivers license.
• You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets gloves coveralls glasses goggles respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
• You must possess or be able to obtain a California class B Commercial Driver License with P and X endorsements.

Qualifications

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience not necessarily the length of time.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge skills abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.

This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible.

The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION.

Your resume must show that you have the ability to perform common tasks under general supervision including:
1) Operating coach buses according to traffic regulations safety precautions speed limits;
2) Performing operator maintenance on all vehicles operated (e.g. monitoring fluid levels replacing air filters and interior lights checking tire pressure and hose connections and washing the vehicle); and
3) Using predetermined routes . I work under close supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. I work under close supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed.

**NOTE: This experience must be fully supported in your resume to be considered for the position .**

Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. professional philanthropic religious spiritual community student social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.