MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR

Duties

As a Motor Vehicle Operator, you will transport supplies and equipment intra and inter State using a variety of wheeled vehicles to haul cargo and fuel, transport passengers or to tow or recover equipment.

• Operates primarily straight-in-line trucks and/or truck tractors with semi-trailers which typically have an approximate gross vehicle weight (GVW) of more than 32,000 pounds.
• Maneuvers vehicles within close tolerances when driving and backing over uneven ground, in narrow or congested areas, between buildings and other vehicles, between parked aircraft and when positioning vehicles at loading docks.
• Ensures shipping and accounting documents are with the shipment and reflect actual condition, quantities and type of material, including manual turn in and issue documents.
• Performs operator maintenance on vehicles and trailers.
• Ensures shipping and accounting documents are with the shipment and reflect actual condition, quantities, and type of material, including manual turn in and issue documents.
• Prepares and submits requests for over-dimensional permits to Defense Movement Coordinator (DMC) for military movement involving military vehicles and through the Commercial Transportation Branch for non-military vehicles.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the ND National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the ND National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the ND National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• You must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• May lift or carry items that weigh up to 70lbs.
• Currency on out-state tractor/trailer height/weight requirements an on HAZMAT and OSHA requirements.
• Must have operator maintenance ability for all types of equipment.
• Currency on all types of loading equipment (i.e., forklifts, cranes, winch systems).
• Must be able to drive long distances, remain overnight at various locations, as necessary.
• May be required to work during weekends and periods outside of the normal work day.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

PCS STATEMENT: PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION COSTS WILL NOT BE PAID FOR THIS POSITION.

NDNG Areas of Considerations (T32 Excepted Service)
***Area I: All onboard NDARNG Federal Employees (Tenure 1 & 2)***
Area II: All onboard NDARNG Federal Employee (Tenure 3)
Area III: All NDNG military members
Area IV: All Military Members
Area V: All U.S. Citizens

MILITARY GRADES: Enlisted members (max of E-8)
COMPATIBILE MILITARY ASSIGNMENTS: 25B, 36B, 51C, 88M, 88N, 89A, 89B, 92A, 92F, 92G, 92Y

QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE
Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience and/or training must show possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position.
Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Applicant must possess the experience or training which demonstrates the ability to follow instructions and safely operate wheeled vehicles to haul cargo and fuel.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicant must possess 24 months of specialized experience or training which includes: 1) Ability to operate truck tractors with semi-trailers or full trailers and motor coaches; 2) Working knowledge in evaluating the condition and load limits, in scheduling weigh points, and in accessing traffic conditions and hazards; 3) Experience operating vehicles over a variety of roads including interstate highways, narrow country roads, and on steep winding grades; and 4) Experience driving vehicles without mishap in complicated traffic situations.

Current Commercial Driver's License is preferred.

Education

To receive credit for education, you must provide supporting documentation of proof that you meet the education requirements for this position.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( ).