U.S. Marine Corps
MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR NA-07
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Summary
Skills and Knowledge: 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. Responsibility: Receives instructions from supervisor on the type of vehicle to be operated, destination, cargo or 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. May personally load or be responsible for overseeing loading and unloading of bulky, cumbersome cargo. Physical Effort: Heavy physical effort is required to maneuver long and heavy vehicles, especially when backing up. Lifts and carries objects up to 45 lbs independently and objects over 45 lbs with assistance. Working Conditions: Operates vehicles in all types of traffic and weather on public roads.
Major Duties
Operates one or more motor vehicles including platform trucks, van trucks, fuel trucks, dump trucks, and trash removal trucks which typically have an approximate gross vehicle weight (GVW) of more than 26,000 lbs. and up to 32,000 lbs. May operate passenger buses regardless of GVW. Vehicles are usually equipped with air brakes. 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 such as rough terrain, in close quarters and in heavy traffic. Adheres to all state, local and installation traffic laws and ordinances. May operate vehicles equipped with a power takeoff device for transferring engine power to special-purpose accessory equipment, such as winches, power lifts, plows, spreaders, and rear-end compactors. Ensures cargo is protected from weather and is properly distributed and secured to prevent damage or loss during transit. Performs operator maintenance on all vehicles operated. Complies with applicable safety requirements. Checks material loaded or delivered against various documents for accountability. Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy. Assists customers and communicates positively in a friendly manner. Takes action to solve problems quickly. Alerts the higher-level supervisor, or proper point of contact for help when problems arise. Adheres to safety regulations and standards. Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor. Adheres to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment. Performs other related duties as assigned.
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How to Apply
All applications must be submitted online via the MCCS Careers website. Resumes/applications emailed or mailed will not be considered for this vacancy announcement. To be considered for employment, the application or resume must be submitted online by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement. Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account and review your application status. STEP 1 - College Transcript(s) or Education Certificate(s), (REQUIRED IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY) A degree from an accredited college/university may be used to qualify for this position, or in combination with experience, as noted in the minimum qualification section of this announcement. If using education to qualify, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s), indicating degree conferred, or a copy of your degree as an attachment to your profile under My Job Applications https://careers.usmc-mccs.org/psc/hprd/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=79196&PostingSeq=1 to be considered. Applications received without appropriate documentation will be ineligible for consideration. STEP 2 - If prior military, upload a copy of your DD214 Member 4 Copy as an attachment to your profile under My Job Applications https://careers.usmc-mccs.org/psc/hprd/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=79196&PostingSeq=1. STEP 3 - Military Spousal Preference may be requested for positions NF-3 and below, Crafts and Trades (NA, NL, NS), and Child & Youth (CY) positions. Spouses must meet the minimum qualifications posted in the job announcement. Spouse preference eligibility begins 30 days before the reporting date to the new duty location. Spousal Preference applicants hired in a flexible position will not lose their spousal preference eligibility until converted or hired into a regular full-time or part-time position or is within a 60- day period of receiving new PCS Orders. Please see below to ensure your application includes the correct required documents to verify eligibility. Documents will need to be uploaded as an attachment(s) to your profile under My Job Applications https://careers.usmc-mccs.org/psc/hprd/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=79196&PostingSeq=1. Required Documents 1. Furnish a copy of the PCS orders with reporting date to the new duty station and authorized move with spouse. If the spouse is not listed on the PCS orders, the spouse must provide documentation (i.e. marriage certificate, valid military ID, etc.) verifying marriage prior to PCS orders (must have been married to the military sponsor before relocation to the new duty station). 2. Submit a current application or resume. 3. For spouses with current or prior Federal service, submit a copy of the most recent performance appraisal rating and, if applicable, documentation of appointment eligibility. Selective Service Registration: If you are a male born after December 31, 1959 and are at least 18 years of age, government employment requires that you must register with the Selective Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions. You must be able to show proof of registration or your exemption, as part of the required suitability background investigation. NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or submitted is received, legible and accurate. HR will not modify applications, resumes, or answers submitted by any applicant. To check the status of your application or to return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account and review your application status. VACANCIES MAY BE FILLED BY METHODS OTHER THAN THE MERIT STAFFING PROGRAM WHEN IT APPEARS THAT THE BEST QUALIFIED PERSON CAN BE OBTAINED FROM OTHER SOURCES. FLEXIBLE (may be converted to regular part-time or full-time without further competition)