Motor Vehicle Operator

U.S. Department of Defense; Trent Lakes; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

A government defense agency is seeking a military technician to operate and maintain vehicles and equipment at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. The ideal candidate must be an active member of the U.S. Army Reserve and will perform various duties including vehicle operation and maintenance. Candidates are required to obtain a Class A CDL and complete a medical examination before starting. Compensation may include a recruitment bonus.

Benefits

Potential $5,000 recruitment bonus

Qualifications

• Active membership as a Soldier in the U.S. Army Reserve is required.
• Must obtain a Class A CDL within 90 days of employment.
• Medical examination is mandatory prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Operate various vehicles and equipment safely.
• Perform maintenance on motorized vehicles.
• Load and unload equipment for shipments.
• Read and interpret technical publications.

Skills

Vehicle operation

Diesel equipment operation

Forklift operation

Maintenance skills

Regulation interpretation

Job description

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).

Duties

• 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

• 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.