Job opening: Motor Vehicle Operator
Salary: $28 - 32 per hour
Relocation: YES
Published at: May 24 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
Proof of Commercial Drivers License (CDL) must be uploaded in application package or you will be rated ineligible.
About the Position: You will provide Motor Vehicle Operator services in support of the U.S. Military Academy's (USMA) Directorate of Public Works (DPW) at West Point, New York. The Directorate is responsible for the management and oversight of all activities related to maintaining 16,000 acres of property, buildings, and roadways.
Duties
Drive trucks with 5-ton capacity and over, which may have up to 10-wheel drive.
Repair damaged turf from tree and stump removal.
Interpret instructions to properly fill-out logbooks.
Operate various types of landscaping equipment such as mowers, tractors, tree removal equipment, leaf blowers, weed whackers, chain saws, chippers, and stump grinders.
Assure vehicle is not loaded beyond capacity.
Haul personnel, articles and materials on and off Post.
Requirements
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- This position requires the incumbent to be able to lift up to 75 pounds.
- This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain valid Government Motor Vehicle Operators Identification Card (OF346) for all equipment the incumbent must operate within 30 calendar days.
- This is a Drug Testing Designated Position (TDP). Must pass a pre-employment drug test, and is subject to random drug testing thereafter.
- This position requires the incumbent to pass a pre-placement medical and annual medical surveillance exam in accordance with Occupational Health requirements.
- Position is adverse-weather-mission essential: must report for duty during natural disasters, inclement weather, and other emergencies.
- Must possess and maintain a valid state Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class B.
- Position requires the incumbent to possess and maintain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class B. Proof of this certification must be uploaded in application package.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.
Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Motor Vehicle Operator~ without more than normal supervision. Ability to perform common operations of gasoline and diesel-powered landscape and tree care equipment. Able to operate heavy load dump trucks on public roads. - Note: this information must be supported in your resume to be considered for this position. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
Selective Placement Factor: This position requires the incumbent to possess and maintain valid state Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class B. (Note: You MUST upload a copy of your license with your application package.)
Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal SupervisionAbility to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles)Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation)Ability To Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle)Operation of Motor VehiclesReliability and Dependability as a Motor Vehicle OperatorWork Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order)
Physical Effort: Work assignments involve standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts, carries and sets up material and equipment weighing up to 75 pounds. Physical effort is required to turn large, heavy vehicles and operate vehicle controls.
Working Conditions: Work is performed outside in all types of traffic and weather. May be called in for overtime for snow removal and tree emergency.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Contacts
- Address BR-APF-W6BMAA US ARMY GARRISON WEST POINT
DO NOT MAIL
West Point, NY 10996
US
- Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
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