Motor Vehicle Operator
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Job Location:
Washington, AR - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 31 - 36
Posted on:
17 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) Superintendent Capitol Grounds Maintenance Division Mechanical Operations Branch. The Motor Vehicle Operator performs driving and operating duties on a variety of motor vehicles and equipment including a 2017 Trash/Recycler vehicle GVW 62000 lbs. with air brakes and multiple equipment controls. This position requires a Commercial Drivers License (CDL).
Tour of Duty:Tuesday - Saturday 6:00am to 2:30 pm
Motor Vehicle Operating
- Operates vehicles with a gross vehicle weight in excess of 62000 pounds on a regular and recurring basis to haul trash and recycle waste materials from all Capitol Grounds areas for which the AOC is responsible.
- Transports debris to a landfill or incinerator. Ensures that the cargo is properly loaded distributed and secured and that the vehicle is not loaded beyond the designed capacity.
- Picks up and loads leaves collected by vacuum machine.
- Assists the Tree Care Branch in picking up and hauling branches trunks and other debris of trees being removed or pruned. Hauls leaves and ground-up debris to a storage site at the U.S. Botanic Garden or other facility to be used for mulch. Hauls large tree trunks to a landfill.
- Operates a snowplow or salt truck with attachments for snow removal and dispersal of salt and sand. Operates and drives a bucket truck as assigned.
Motor Vehicle Maintenance
- Performs basic operator maintenance on vehicles operated. (e.g. monitoring of fluid levels checking tires battery and brakes keeping oil and gas at the proper levels replacing air filters and interior lights checking tire pressure and hose connections washing the vehicle sweeping and dusting interior and performing other minor repairs). Changes tires.
- Attends safety classes and ensures the safe and legal operation of all vehicles.
The incumbent must follow all relevant safety rules regulations and standard operating procedures. Must utilize knowledge of and must comply with all OSHA and Office of Compliance safety rules and regulations to ensure that work progresses in a safe manner. Provides or receives training either on the job or through classroom training to ensure that all safety practices and equipment is fully utilized. Must ensure the use of any required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Conditions of employment
- You must be able to pass a drug test.
- Your resume and question responses must demonstrate job-related elements.
- Must possess a valid unexpired Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
To be employed by the Architect of the Capitol in a paid position an individual must meet one of the categories below:
- A citizen of the United States;
- A person who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence and is seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)(B);
- A person who is admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or is granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. 1158 and has filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible;
- A person who owes allegiance to the United States (nationals of American Samoa Swains Island and the Northern Mariana Islands and nationals who meet other requirements described in 8 U.S.C. 1408); or
- A person who is currently an officer or employee of the Government of the United States.
Qualifications
You must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of the job announcement.
You must meet the following SCREEN-OUT(S) required for this position.
- Ability to operate a Motor Vehicle without more than normal supervision. (Screen-out)
Education
There is no educational requirement.
Additional information
Welcome Veterans. The Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) gives veterans preference rights in the legislative branch to certain veterans as applied by the Congressional Accountability Act. Veterans preference is applied on this vacancy announcement. If you are a veteran and have been separated under honorable conditions you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility; SF-15 if applicable; and Department of Veterans Affairs documentation of disability if applicable. For more information please visit you are a male applicant born after December 31 1959 you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System. If you are exempt from registration under Selective Service Law you must provide appropriate proof of exemption. Please visit the Selective Service System website for more information.
DRUG TESTING: The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is a Drug Free Workplace. As part of the AOCs suitability assessment a candidate tentatively selected for a position who is not currently an AOC employee is required to submit to screening for illegal drug use. Satisfactory completion of a drug test is a condition of employment with the Agency. A candidate must test negative prior to being eligible for appointment into a position. We will schedule provide and cover the cost for the drug test.
The selectee(s) under the vacancy announcement for this position is subject to a criminal record check by the U.S. Capitol Police and satisfactory adjudication to be eligible for employment at the Architect of the Capitol.
The Architect of the Capitol is an E-VERIFY Participant. E-VERIFY is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employees Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment authorization in the United States. If you are selected for this position the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the DHS Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS E-VERIFY electronic system. For more information on E-Verify please visit Architect of the Capitol is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color sex religion age national origin sexual orientation gender identity genetic information and/or disability.
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Moving expenses are not authorized.
Relocation expenses are not authorized.
Probationary Period - A newly appointed selectee is subject to the completion of a one-year trial/probationary period regardless of whether or not a trial/probationary period has been completed previously with the Architect of the Capitol or another Federal agency.
This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies in any of the jurisdictions of the Architect of the Capitol.
All application materials become the property of the Architect of the Capitol.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Selected applicant(s) may be eligible to earn a higher annual leave accrual rate credit towards annual leave accrual based on prior non-Federal or uniformed service work experience. The amount of service credit will be based on specialized experience or qualifying experience that is provided on the applicant profile submitted. As such if you are a new employee to the Federal Government or a rehire it is important that you provide a work history that lists all directly related positions held and it must include the dates of employment (month/day/year).
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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