MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR
What you'd do
You will serve as a Motor Vehicle Operator in the Public Works Division Utilities Branch of MARINE CORPS BASE.
Major duties
You will apply 40,000 to 60,000 gallons per day of Class A wastewater residuals to approximately 3,000 acres of grasses and forested application areas, utilizing 57 miles of roads and trails. You will load liquid biosolids from a 2.25 million gallon storage tank into a 6,000 gallon tractor and trailer tankers using large centrifugal chopper transfer pumps. You will utilize previously installed color-coded markers to determine exact application areas that are to be sprayed and identify the areas that cannot be utilized due to buffer and set back requirements or other restrictions. You will adjust application vehicle speeds to obtain the correct application rate needed that ensures compliance with regulations and protection of surface groundwater. You will report defects in vehicles operation, accidents, damage or traffic violations. You will assist in the application site preparation by developing detailed maps of application area using Global Positioning System and installing color-coded markers that will delineate exact areas to be used for biosolid operation.
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. 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: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision: 1) Operating oversized vehicles on extended trips through difficult conditions such as congested metropolitan traffic, narrow country or mountain roads, and steep winding grades 2) Determining acceptable alternative routes for use in emergency situations 3) Arranging for towing and unexpected repairs, and makes parking or storage arrangements for the vehicle during trips and 4) Making difficult judgments concerning the arrangement and securing of cargo, and oversees or assists others with the loading and unloading of biosolids. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements 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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