This position is located within Commander, Mid-Atlantic Region, Fleet and Family Readiness Program.  The incumbent functions as the assigned driver of assigned commercial vehicles, to include cargo/passenger vans, stake trucks, passenger busses, etc.

Operates gasoline or diesel powered vehicles with gross vehicle weights of 22,000 pounds or more.  These vehicles may include cargo, van, stake trucks and 29 passenger buses.  Such vehicles are equipped with such driving controls as gear shift lever, brake pedal, accelerator, manual or automatic transmissions and may be equipped with air brakes.

Operates vehicles over roads and streets through all kinds of traffic depending upon the type of vehicle operated and the purpose for which it is operated.  Maintains awareness of all legal requirements for the vehicle operated, and maintains legal driving requirements at all times.

Ensures that the proper preventative maintenance, e.g. oil change, tire pressure , lights, fuel, etc. are properly maintained in accordance with vehicle requirement, via the site Automotive Hobby Shop or assigned mechanic.  Ensures that any/all maintenance issues, broken accessories or equipment (headlights, taillights, tires, brakes, etc.) are reported/repaired immediately.

For passenger vehicles:  Drives vehicle over pre-determined routes, arriving and departing at scheduled times.  Operates doors to allow passengers to enter and leave the bus and helps the passengers in other courteous ways when necessary.  Ensures good order and discipline is maintained at all times, and passengers adhere to all safety requirements including seat belts, weight distribution , proper stowing gear, and ensuring passengers do not move about the vehicle, do not extend body parts outside open windows, or litter, when the vehicle is in motion.  Ensures that the passenger bus/van is checked prior to departure for gasoline, oil, tires at appropriate pressure, etc.  Responsible for the complete cleaning, inside and out, of the passenger bus after each trip.

For cargo vehicles:  Loads and unloads the vehicle by hand or using equipment, sometimes requiring help from other workers.  ensures that the vehicle is not overloaded and that the cargo is protected from weather and secured to prevent falling off the vehicle.  Ensures cargo is present and accounted for, at loading and unloading.  Protects the security of the cargo at all times.

Conditions of employment

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KEY REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

You must be a US Citizen.

Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. http://www.sss.gov

Selectee must be determined suitable for federal employment.

Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.

Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program.

A favorable background is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal. 

Qualifications

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

Must be skilled in handling the controls for starting, stopping, backing and driving the vehicle in a safe manner, and be able to operate a manual transmission if applicable. Must be know the height, width, length and weight of vehicles in order to judge overhead and side clearances, turning radius, braking distance and the safest distance to be maintained from preceding vehicles. Must know how to determine the shortest and safest route and be able to recognize hazardous conditions and change routes to avoid these conditions.

 Must be thoroughly familiar with vehicle assigned, in order to assess appropriate fitness for travel, tire pressure, fluid levels, etc., to schedule preventative maintenance, and to identify and report broken or inoperable accessories and/or equipment. Must be thoroughly knowledgeable of safety rules and regulations.

 Must be able to demonstrate tact and good customer service. Must be able to ensure good order and discipline over a crowd of people and ensure safety procedures and legal requirements are enforced at all times.

Incumbent must possess and maintain a current valid driver's license, and a state Commercial Drivers License (CDL) for the state in which employed, UNLESS the incumbent is an off-duty military member, who must possess a valid government CDL.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

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.

As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skill, and ability, related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.