Motor Vehicle Operator
Watervliet, MI - USA
Job Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR Position Description Number D1907000 and is part of the UNITED STATES PROPERTY AND FISCAL OFFICE National Guard.
This vacancy does not meet the criteria for appointment of annuitants.
There are two positions available.
As a MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR WGyou will 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.
- 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.
- 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 and 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.
- 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.
- For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment.
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. Couples and uncouples the truck tractor and semi-trailer or truck and trailer and connects and disconnects the air brakes and electrical lines. Maneuvers vehicles within close tolerances when driving and backing over uneven ground in narrow or congested areas between buildings and other vehicles between parked aircraft and when positioning vehicles at loading docks.
Education requirements - Not applicable for this position
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (Register Selective Service System : Selective Service System ()).
Recruitment Relocation or Retention Incentives (3R): A 3R incentive may be authorized for highly qualified applicants and/or for positions that are determined to be hard to fill.
Approval Authority: The Adjutant General is the approval authority for requests up to 25% of the starting salary. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is the approval authority for requests up to 50% of the starting salary.
If an incentive is requested an official start date will not be established or provided to the selected candidate until final approval is received.
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.
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.
Required Experience:
IC