Motor Vehicle Operator

Summary

The Motor Vehicle Operator is responsible for safely operating and maintaining a variety of government vehicles, including trucks, shuttle vans, cargo vans, and other vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of more than 10,000 pounds and up to 26,000 pounds. The position involves transporting passengers, equipment, supplies, and materials over federal, state, county, and city roads in all traffic and weather conditions. POSITION IS FOR NAVAL STATION GREAT LAKES

Duties

Operates and performs operator maintenance on one or more motor vehicles including platform trucks, van trucks, stake trucks, dump trucks, passenger shuttle vans, and cargo vans 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 athighway speeds throughout rural or urban areas over Federal, state, and county roads and city streets in all trafficconditions. 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. May operate vehicles equipped with a power take off device for transferring engine power to special-purpose accessory equipment, such as winches, power lifts, plows, and spreaders. Ensures cargo is protected from weather and is properly distributed and secured to prevent damage or loss during transit. Checks material loaded or delivered against various documents for accountability. Complies with applicable safety requirements. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Skill in operating vehicles that are high, wide, long and heavy.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. Selects routes to take which will accommodate the size and weight of the vehicle and the laws restricting use of some roads by such vehicles.Ability to manipulate hydraulic controls. 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. Driver's license is required.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.