POSITION:

Motor Vehicle Operator

ANNOUNCEMENT NO.:

402-09

LOCATION:

Single Marine Program

OPENING DATE:

30 October 2009

SERIES & GRADE:

NA-5703-07

CLOSING DATE:

06 Nobember 2009

AREA OF CONSIDERATION:

Open

$13.54/hr

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT:

Flexible (0-40 hrs)

*Must be at least 18 years of age, have a good driving record, available to work nights & weekends.

.:Summary of Duties:.

Operates one or more motor vehicles including platform trucks, van trucks, fuel trucks, dump trucks, and trash removal trucks which typically have an approximate gross vehicle weight (GVW) of more than 26,000 lbs. and up to 32,000 lbs.  May operate passenger buses regardless of GVW.  Vehicles are usually equipped with air brakes.  Vehicles are driven on the basis of either specific trip assignments or regularly established schedules over public roads at highway speeds throughout rural or urban areas over Federal, state, and county roads and city streets in all traffic conditions such as rough terrain, in close quarters and in heavy traffic.  Adheres to all state, local and installation traffic laws and ordinances.  May operate vehicles equipped with a power takeoff device for transferring engine power to special-purpose accessory equipment, such as winches, power lifts, plows, spreaders, and rear-end compactors.  Ensures cargo is protected from weather and is properly distributed and secured to prevent damage or loss during transit.  Performs operator maintenance on all vehicles operated.  Complies with applicable safety requirements.  Checks material loaded or delivered against various documents for accountability.
Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy.  Assists customers and communicates positively in a friendly manner.  Acknowledges customers, smiles and makes eye contact.  Asks questions to determine, verify and solve problems.  Checks for satisfaction on the quality of goods and services.  Takes action to solve problems quickly.  Alerts the higher-level supervisor, or proper point of contact for help when problems arise. 

Adheres to safety regulations and standards.  Uses required safety equipment, and observes safe work procedures.  Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor.

Adheres to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment. 

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Must have a good driving record and pass a background check.  Must be at least 18 years or older.

Skills and Knowledge:  Skill in operating vehicles that are high, wide, long, heavy, and equipped with air brakes.  Knowledge to make difficult judgments concerning loading and arranging cargo, overhead and side clearances, turning radius, braking distance, and distance to be maintained from other vehicles.  Knowledge to select legal routes.  Ability to back up using side mirrors and hand signals from spotters.  Skill in selecting alternate routes to avoid heavy traffic or other delaying conditions.  Ability to read a map and reach unfamiliar locations.  Ability to operate power takeoff devices.  Possess or be able to obtain applicable state and/or government driver’s license.

Responsibility:  Receives instructions from supervisor on the type of vehicle to be operated, destination, cargo or passengers to be transported, purpose of the trip, deadlines to be met, and any special information.  Driving proficiency is assessed in terms of safe and expeditious completion of assigned jobs.  Responsible for selecting routes and obeying all traffic laws and safety regulations.  May personally load or be responsible for overseeing loading and unloading of bulky, cumbersome cargo.

Physical Effort:  Heavy physical effort is required to maneuver long and heavy vehicles, especially when backing up.  Lifts and carries objects up to 45 lbs independently and objects over 45 lbs with assistance.

Working Conditions:  Operates vehicles in all types of traffic and weather on public roads.

.:How to Apply:.

Qualified applicants desiring consideration under this announcement must submit an employment application indicating the title of the position and the vacancy number. Applications must be submitted to the NAFI PERSONNEL OFFICE, Bldg. 1533, before the close of business (4:00 P.M.) on the closing date. All applications will be retained and will not be returned to the applicant. You can reach the Personnel Office at 760-830-6163, Ext. 217 or e-mail resume/application to 29palms.vacancies@usmc-mccs.org

.:Note:.

Management reserves the right to consider other appropriate noncompetitive sources to fill vacant positions. As part of the employment process, NAF may obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or an Investigative Consumer Report. Non-appropriated Fund activities aboard the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center are Equal Employment Opportunity employers. Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, gender, political affiliation, physical handicap, marital status, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or any other non-merit factor. NAF provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they require reasonable accommodations should contact NAF at 760-830-6163, ext. 225. The decision to grant an accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

*As a condition of employment, candidates are required to participate in direct deposit under all appointments to positions within NAF (except summer and temporary hires of 90 days or less).

*If the position becomes regular, the successful applicant may become regular without further competition.