Job opening: Motor Vehicle Operator

Salary: $21 per hour

Published at: Jan 31 2024

Company: Commander, Navy Installations

Employment Type: Intermittent

This position is located in the Youth Activity Center Branch, Community Activities Division, Moral; Welfare and Recreation Department, Naval Station, Mayport, Florida. The purpose of this position is to provide chauffer services in support of tour programs, field trips and other recreational events.

Duties

Operates and performs operator maintenance on one or more motor vehicles including passenger shuttle vans, 29 passenger school bus and 71 passenger school bus which typically have an approximate gross vehicle weight (GVW) of more than 10,000 pounds and up to 26,000 pounds. Vehicles are driven on the basis of either specific trip assignments or regularly established schedules over public roads at highway speeds throughout rural or urban areas over Federal, state, and county roads and city streets in all traffic conditions. Adheres to all State, local and installation traffic laws and ordinances. Maneuvers vehicles in and out of constricted areas including narrow city streets and congested parking lots. Complies with applicable safety requirements. Receives instructions from supervisor on the type of vehicle to be operated, destination, passengers to be transported, purpose of the trip, deadlines to be met, and any special information. Driving proficiency is assessed in terms of safe and expeditious completion of assigned jobs. Responsible for selecting routes and obeying all traffic laws and safety regulations, as well as safely loading and unloading vehicle. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
Must successfully pass the E-verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
May be required to pass pre-employment examinations.
A valid State driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles.
Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates and address of the agency/organization. One year of specialized experience directly related to the duties described above. Qualifying experience must have been equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Skill in operating vehicles that are high, wide, long, heavy, and equipped with air brakes. Knowledge to make difficult judgments concerning loading and arranging cargo, overhead and side clearances, turning radius, braking distance, and distance to be maintained from other vehicles. Knowledge to select legal routes. Ability to back up using side mirrors and hand signals from spotters. Skill in selecting alternate routes to avoid heavy traffic or other delaying conditions. Ability to read a map and reach unfamiliar locations. Ability to operate power takeoff devices. Possess or be able to obtain applicable state and/or government driver's license. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. Experience 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. As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire and your RESUME MUST SUPPORT AND VALIDATE YOUR ANSWERS or you may be removed from consideration. ONLY THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE REFERRED. IF MANAGEMENT DOES NOT WISH TO SELECT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE, THEY MAY REQUEST A REFERRAL LIST INCLUDING WELL OR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility. PLEASE READ THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE ADDRESSED IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE. RELOCATION AUTHORIZED NO Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest KEY REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. https://www.sss.gov/register/ Selectee must be determined suitable for federal employment. Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program. Social Security Card is required. Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-VERIFY) check. A favorable background is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal. NOTE: Applicants have the ability to perform an E-Verify Self Check to confirm employment eligibility at http://www.uscis.gov/mye-verify/self-check. Although a Self-Check is not mandatory, it can be a useful tool for applicants to find out if there is a problem with their employment eligibility records and resolve any issues before taking a job.