Motor Vehicle Operator

Salary: $33.14 to $38.66 Per Hour

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This is a military technician position with the 99th Readiness Division, Equipment Concentration Site (ECS) 88, located in Fort Devens, Massachusetts.

Major duties
Operate vehicles on and off public highways and paved roads
Operate a variety of diesel powered equipment
Operate various types of forklifts up to 50,000 pound capacity
Drive oversized engineer equipment which may be oversized or overweight
Perform operator maintenance on motorized vehicles
Service vehicle braking systems and lights
Take and prepare oil samples for the Army Oil Analysis Program
Recognize defective or malfunctioning parts of a motor vehicle
Ensure that load weights are secured and weights are properly distributed
Read and interpret regulations and technical publications
Review specifications of vehicles for load capacity
Receive incoming warehouse items and equipment
Check items for damage or serviceability
Prepare various documents and warehousing reports
Load and unload equipment on trucks for shipment

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. Operate equipment to include generators and wheeled vehicles, perform preventive vehicle maintenance to include checking fluid levels and tire pressure, and performing basic warehousing tasks. Work under supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who reviews my work for completion. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Performs work on hard surfaces and in work areas that require the worker to stand, stoop, bend, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Work at a rapid pace for long periods of time. Moderate physical effort is used in operating hand and foot controls when driving, turning, stopping and starting the forklifts and motor vehicles and in raising, lowering and tilting the forklift loads. Frequently lifts and carries supplies, material and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds. WORKING CONDITIONS: Subject to working out-of-doors during periods of inclement weather. Is exposed to serious injuries while operating vehicles over public roads and on the installation. Works on concrete floors and in drafty areas. May be exposed to fumes, fluids, dirt, battery acids, etc., resulting in bruises, cuts, burns, and skin irritation Wearing of hearing protection and other safety equipment is required during all periods of exposure to hazardous conditions.