• Operate motor vehicles to include passenger buses; passenger vans; pick-up trucks; sedans; stake and platform trucks; 2- and 5-ton trucks; and special purpose vehicles such as parking lot shuttles.
• Make operational inspections of vehicles for loose parts, damaged or worn ties, proper air tire pressure, adequate fuel supply, radiator fuel level, proper oil level, batter condition, and similar items.
• Perform operator maintenance and complete vehicle operation records and logs in accordance with established directives.
• Maneuver the vehicle in and out of constricted areas including narrow city streets on and near the post and congested hospital and clinic parking lots.
• Assist in loading and unloading trucks using proper procedures for loading, protection of materials and safety required by the type and quantity of items being transported.

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
• Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
• A pre-placement medical examination is required.
• Moderate to heavy lifting up to 40 pounds may be required.
• Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
• Must possess and maintain a state issued commercial drivers license with "P" - Passenger Endorsement.
• This position may require rotating shifts (i.e. work schedule that requires employees to continuously rotate from one shift to another at predetermined intervals).

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Motor Vehicle Operator ~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common operation of one or more types of gasoline, diesel or electric powered wheeled vehicles with gross vehicle weight of up to 26,000 pounds. I can drive on the basis of specific trip assignments or regularly established routes over public roads at highway speeds under all traffic conditions. I can perform operator maintenance on all vehicles operated. I work under close supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

Physical Effort:
Driver exerts moderate physical effort in operating and maneuvering the vehicle in and out of constricted areas including narrow city streets on and near the post and congested hospital and clinic parking lots. May be required to maneuver vehicles over uneven terrain, improved or unimproved roads, and through congested areas exercising caution when backing to load or unload at docks, ramps, and similar locations. Lifting and carrying supplies, materials and equipment weighing up to 40lbs is required. Occasionally, may handle items weighing over 40lbs.

Working Conditions:
Driver operates vehicles in all types of traffic and weather on public roads and are exposed to danger of serious accidents. Routes are over public roads at controlled speeds to ensure the passengers' safety and comfort. Portions of the route may be driven at highway speeds. The buses are operated under non-emergency and emergency circumstances, such as in a mass casualty event.

How you will be evaluated

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

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.