MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: the ability and experience performing the full range of tasks including: 1) Operating and performing operator maintenance on straight trucks which have an approximate gross weight over 32,000 pounds, tractors, and semi-trailers; 2) Determining the correct turning radius for vehicles with flexion type; 3) Returning a trailer to loading docks, between other vehicles, and in narrow/congested locations near warehouses and parking lots; and 4) Loading, arranging, and securing cargo in trailers to ensure trailers do not become overloaded or unevenly loaded. I work on my own initiative under general supervision subject to occasional inspection. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements
You will serve as a MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR in the LOGISTICS DIRECTORATE of NAVAL SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT ACTIVITY.