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Job opening: Motor Vehicle Operator

Salary: $23 - 26 per hour
Relocation: YES
Published at: Oct 23 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Position: Fort Jackson is centrally located in Columbia, South Carolina. Major attractions in the area include the South Carolina State Museum which offers exhibits on the state's historical past. Families will enjoy the Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Garden which offer beautiful butterfly gardens and a family-friendly zoo experience.

Duties

Operate a passenger bus with an approximate gross vehicle weight up to 26,500 pounds and with passenger capacity of 23 students and 3 wheel chairs. Conduct maintenance and safety checks on the school bus prior to beginning all routes and report problems to the designated government representative. Responsible for the general cleaning of bus to include cleaning inside of bus daily and washing exterior of the bus once a month. Assist in the loading and unloading of children with special needs and their equipment, as well as assisting these students in getting to and from their classrooms. Report all disciplinary action to the school principal. Record bus route and schedule (including time information on the trip ticket) and fills out accident reports when necessary. Performs maintenance responsibilities such as: sweeping, waxing floors, cleaning lavatories, ect to support the school. Woks with students in order to establish and maintain safety on the bus at all times. Maneuver vehicle in and out of constricted areas such as narrow streets and roads, as well as congested parking lots. Assist children getting in and out of the vehicle safely and ensures their safety while on board by following seat belt and other safety regulations.

Requirements

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Requirement.
  • Proof of U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Direct deposit of pay is required.
  • One year probationary period may be required.
  • Appointment subject to a suitability /fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation.
  • This position requires a Tier 1 (T1) investigation with Childcare Checks since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age.
  • This position is a Testing Designated position subject to applicant testing and random drug testing. You will be required to sign a DA Form 5019 requiring participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
  • A pre-placement medical examination is required.
  • Work requires the employee to drive a vehicle. Valid driver's license and commercial driver's license required as well as attending accident-avoidance training
  • Must be able to lift items 50lbs.
  • Moter Vehicle Operator travel away from the normal duty station on a daily basis

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Competitive Service Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Civilian EmployeeCurrent Permanent Department of Defense (DoD) Civilian EmployeeDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActNon-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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 Motor Vehicle Operator without more than normal supervision. Applicants must meet the screen out element to be considered further. To meet the screen out element, applicants should document experience or show the ability to do the following: operate a school bus safely to include detecting school bus mechanical problems; assisting children safety into and out of a bus to include operating a wheelchair lift and transporting to and from a school- Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal SupervisionAbility to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles) and Ability to Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle)Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation)Operation of Motor VehiclesReliability and DependabilityWork Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order) Physical Efforts: Incumbent exerts light physical effort in reaching, bending, turning, or moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to operate hand and foot controls. Must be able to lift a child typically 50 pounds or less should that be necessary. Occasionally uses heavy powered cleaning equipment. Exerts moderately heavy physical effort such as continuous standing, bending, stooping, and reaching. Works on ladders and scaffolding in the performance of some duties. Working Conditions: Incumbent operates vehicle in all kinds of weather in a controlled traffic environment throughout a government installation, and also in heavy traffic at highway speeds. May be subject to injury as a result of accidents while driving or when loading and unloading vehicles. Is exposed to the possibility of serious accidents while driving at highway speeds. Custodial and Laborer tasks are usually performed indoors in areas which are adequately heated, lighted, and ventilated. Exposed to vibration from heavy equipment and to skin irritation from strong cleaning solutions. Care must be taken to avoid serious injury when working on ladders and scaffolding or when using heavy powered equipment.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

  • Address Pierce Terrace Elementary School 5715 Adams Court Fort Jackson, SC 29206 US
  • Name: Army Applicant Help Desk

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