MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR
What you'd do
This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.
Major duties
You will operate gasoline or diesel-powered trucks or truck tractors with trailer or semi-trailer coupled by use of a turntable (fifth wheel) or pintle/pivot hook. You will drive vehicles either on a specific basis or upon regularly established schedules and routes to transport material and equipment. You will load and unload materials or direct others in this task. You will keep trip records or logs. You will report any defects in vehicle operations, accidents, damages, or traffic violations. You will make operational inspections of vehicles for loose parts, damaged or worn tires, proper air pressure in tires, water in radiator, proper oil level, and battery condition.
What you need to qualify
Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:??????? https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: Must posses a commercial Class A Driver's License, ability to operate gasoline or Diesel powered trucks or truck tractors with trailer or semi trailer coupled by use of turntable (Fifth Wheel) or Pintel (Pivot) Hook, ability to hook and unhook trailer from tractor "Fifth Wheel", ability to inspect air hoses and connections in braking systems and checks lighting lines, perform policing of the area and vehicle, must know and understand local, state and federal laws that apply to operating a Class A Vehicle on roads. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
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