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Motor Vehicle Operator

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Reserve Command
99th Readiness Division

Summary

About the Position: This is a military technician position with the 99th Readiness Division, Equipment Concentration Site 27 located at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey.

This position requires an active membership as a Soldier in the Army Reserve before a start date can be set. To learn more about minimum qualifications to join the Army Reserve, visit http://www.goarmy.com/reserve/jobs.html.

This position may offer a $5,000 recruitment bonus (see Additional Information Section).

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
12/09/2025 to 12/22/2025
Salary
$30.90 to - $36.06 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WG 8
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - The business travel requirement is 5%.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—Relocation costs may be paid if the selecting official determines the relocation is in the best interests of the Government.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
Yes
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
SDDE-26-12847047-DHA-R
Control number
851840700

Duties

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  • Operate vehicles on and off public highways and paved roads.
  • Operate a variety of diesel powered equipment.
  • Operate various types of forklifts up to 50,000 pound capacity.
  • Drive oversized engineer equipment which may be oversized or overweight.
  • Perform operator maintenance on motorized vehicles.
  • Service vehicle braking systems and lights,
  • Take and prepare oil samples for the Army Oil Analysis Program.
  • Recognize defective or malfunctioning parts of a motor vehicle.
  • Ensure that load weights are secured and weights are properly distributed.
  • Read and interpret regulations and technical publications.
  • Review specifications of vehicles for load capacity.
  • Receive incoming warehouse items and equipment.
  • Check items for damage or serviceability.
  • Prepare various documents and warehousing reports.
  • Load and unload equipment on trucks for shipment.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • THIS POSITION REQUIRES ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP AS A SOLDIER IN THE U.S. ARMY RESERVE (USAR).
  • This position is subject to Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements.
  • This position requires a Class A CDL within 90 days of employment.
  • This position requires a medical examination prior to employment.

Qualifications

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

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. To meet the screen out element, applicants should document experience or show the ability to do the following: performing some tasks including operation of gasoline powered equipment and warehousing tasks; operating equipment to include generators and wheeled vehicles; performing preventive vehicle maintenance to include checking fluid levels and tire pressure; and performing basic warehousing tasks. Working under the supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who reviews your work for completion. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

  • Physical Effort: Performs work on hard surfaces and in work areas that require the worker to stand, stoop, bend, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Work at a rapid pace for long periods of time. Moderate physical effort is used in operating hand and foot controls when driving, turning, stopping and starting the forklifts and motor vehicles and in raising, lowering and tilting the forklift loads. Frequently lifts and carries supplies, material and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
  • Working Conditions: Subject to working out-of-doors during periods of inclement weather. Is exposed to serious injuries while operating vehicles over public roads and on the installation. Works on concrete floors and in drafty areas. May be exposed to fumes, fluids, dirt, battery acids, etc., resulting in bruises, cuts, burns, and skin irritation Wearing of hearing protection and other safety equipment is required during all periods of exposure to hazardous conditions.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • One year probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a Logistics Career Field (CF) position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary is based off of local prevailing rate.
  • When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
  • New Army Reserve Military Technicians may be authorized moving expenses to their first official duty station. To be eligible to receive moving expenses, you must be a newly appointed Federal civilian employee or have a minimum of a 3-day break in service from previous Federal civilian employment.
  • This position may offer a $5,000 recruitment bonus to individuals who are newly appointed. You are considered newly appointed if this is your first appointment as a Federal Government civilian employee or if you have a minimum of a 90 day break in service from a previous Federal civilian position. You may qualify with a break in service of less than 90 days only if your previous Federal civilian appointment was a time-limited or NOT a permanent appointment. Your recruitment bonus will be made in one lump sum of $5,000, after you have entered on duty. This bonus requires a one year service obligation to the Army Reserve Military Technician Program. If you fail to serve the specified period, you may be subject to repay the agency recruitment incentive.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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.

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