Skip to main content
U.S. flag

MWR Motor Vehicle Operator

Department of the Navy
Commander, Navy Installations
NRSW Naval Base San Diego N923
This job announcement has closed

Summary

This position is located in Naval Base San Diego, Recyard. The purpose of this position is to operate vehicles such as step van/box trucks, vans, sedans, station wagons, and pick-up trucks for various operations. The purpose of the work is to provide general non-technical services. The work directly contributes to the military members, retirees, civilians, and family member's quality of life, mission readiness, and contributes to job satisfaction and retention of valuable members.

Overview

Help
Reviewing applications
Open & closing dates
07/02/2025 to 07/20/2025
Salary
$21.10 to - $21.10 per hour
Pay scale & grade
NA 5
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Naval Base San Diego, Recyard
San Diego, CA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Intermittent - 0- 40 hours per week
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
25-12758217
Control number
840017100

Duties

Help

  • Moderate effort is used in operating the controls of the vehicle. Considerable effort may be required to change tires and make limited emergency repairs.
  • The incumbent will operate vehicles within an approximate vehicle weight of 10,000 pounds to transport personnel, supplies and/or equipment in support of Recyard operations.
  • Responsible for loading vehicles and properly securing loads to prevent movement or damage in transit.
  • Check material loaded or delivered against various documents to prevent errors.
  • Certify the condition of the items and obtain signatures from receiving personnel and unload vehicle at destination.
  • Sort, log, and deliver items.
  • The incumbent will be held responsible for upholding local and state traffic regulations and US Navy rules and regulations while operating government vehicles over Federal, State, County, and city streets/roads in all traffic conditions.
  • Incumbent is responsible for operator maintenance on all vehicles operated including but not limited to checking gas, monitoring fluid levels (washer fluid, oil, etc.), checking tire pressure, battery, lights, brakes, and maintaining the cleanliness of assigned vehicle.
  • Submit request for tune-ups and/or needed repairs. Report any problem to the supervisor.
  • Maintain records and documentation pertaining to operation of the motor vehicle.
  • Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

Help

Conditions of employment

  • Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
  • Must meet federal suitability requirements including successful completion of background investigation.
  • May be required to perform moderate lifting up to 45lbs. Hand truck or dolly may be used for heavier lifting (up to 100 pounds assisted.) Truck may be equipment with a hydraulic lift gate to move larger and heavier loads.
  • The employee will be subjected to standing, walking, turning, twisting, stooping, bending, pushing, pulling, reaching, and climbing.
  • Work is both inside and outdoors, and incumbent is subject to hot/cold weather, sun, rain, dirt, mud, and sometimes to chemical sprays and dusts. Extreme temperature and weather conditions may exist when working outdoors.
  • Must wear issued Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and protective gear.
  • This position is subject to the possibility of workdays and weekends and holidays, as well as rotating shifts, often consisting of other than normal duty hours.
  • A valid state driver's license is required; travel to other facilities may be required within the normal scope of duties.
  • In order to verify fitness for duty, a complete physical examination may be required.

Qualifications

  • Have experience and documented skills in operating a variety of motor vehicles such as sedans, station wagons, pickup trucks, and carry all vans to transport authorized personnel, materials, and/or equipment throughout the local area, over road surfaces including interstate highways, narrow country roads, steep winding grades, on federal and public roads, and other urban or rural areas, driving at highway speeds.
  • Knowledge and skill to conduct preventive maintenance of vehicles.
  • Position requires skills in handling vehicles, knowledge of safest route, safety rules, and all traffic regulations.
  • Knowledge of passenger safety rules regarding the use of seatbelts.
  • Ability to operate a computer sufficient enough to complete trip trickets, preventative maintenance records and accident reports.
  • Must possess basic math and reading skills.
  • Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing in English.
  • Demonstrate effective communication skills.

Education

This position is not in a positive education series.

Additional information

Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.

All individuals involved in the provision of child care services on a Department of Navy (DON) installation or in a DON-sanctioned program must complete the Installation Records Check (IRC). The IRC includes a check of the Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program (SARP) records in the Alcohol and Drug Management Information Tracking System (ADMITS) database, a check of the Family Advocacy Program (FAP) records in the Fleet and Family Support Management Information System (FFSMIS), and an installation security/base check via the Navy Justice Information System (NJIS) database and/or other law enforcement systems. This information will be used to determine suitability for the applicant in accordance with criteria for automatic and presumptive disqualifiers, per DoDI 1402.05.

Per Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 1402.05. Background Checks on Individuals in DoD Child Care Services Programs, incumbents will be automatically disqualified for a conviction in either civilian or military court (to include any general, special, or summary court-martial conviction or if they received non-judicial punishment [under Article 15 or chapter 47 of Title 10, U.S.C]) for any of the following: a sexual offense, any criminal offense involving a child victim, or a felony drug offense. Additionally, the incumbent will be automatically disqualified if he/she has been held to be negligent in a civil adjudication or administrative proceeding concerning the death of or serious injury to a child or dependent person entrusted to the individual's care.

Non-U.S. citizens with fewer than three years of recent residential history in the U.S. may be determined ineligible for employment.

Some positions have special requirements. Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States.

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, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

Your session is about to expire!

Your USAJOBS session will expire due to inactivity in 8 minutes. Any unsaved data will be lost if you allow the session to expire. Click the button below to continue your session.