Motor Vehicle Operator

This position is located in the USPFO. Its primary purpose is to transport supplies and equipment intra and inter State using a variety of wheeled vehicles to haul cargo and fuel transport passengers or to tow or recover equipment. Vehicles are driven in restricted traffic environments on Government installations and over public roads and highways or under cross-country conditions.

Conditions of employment

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing states National Guard required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a two year trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Currency on out-state tractor/trailer height/weight requirements an on HAZMAT and OSHA requirements.
• Must have operator maintenance ability for all types of equipment.
• Currency on all types of loading equipment (forklifts cranes winch systems).
• Must be able to drive long distances remain overnight at various locations as necessary and work during weekends and periods outside of the normal work day.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required security clearance within 1 year of appointment.
• For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles candidates must have a valid state drivers license for the state in which they live or are principally employed.

Qualifications

Military Grades: Enlisted

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Experience or training which demonstrates the ability to follow instructions and safely operate the type of equipment required to accomplish the duties of the position.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Must have 12 months experience or training which demonstrates the ability to operate and perform operator maintenance on straight-in-line trucks which typically have an approximate gross vehicle weight of more than 32000 pounds. Experience demonstrating ability to operate truck tractors with semi-trailers or full trailers and motor coaches. Experience operating vehicles over a variety of roads including interstate highways narrow country roads and on steep winding grades. Experience driving vehicles without mishap in complicated traffic situations.