Motor Vehicle Operator

U.S. Army; Trent Lakes; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading military organization is seeking a Military Technician responsible for operating and maintaining vehicles and heavy equipment. Applicants must be members of the Army Reserve, and a Class A CDL is required within 90 days of employment. This role includes performing maintenance, interpreting regulations, and managing warehouse items. A medical examination and background investigation are mandatory. A recruitment bonus may be offered for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Active membership in the U.S. Army Reserve is required.
• Must pass a medical examination prior to employment.
• Class A CDL required within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Operate various vehicles and equipment on and off public roads.
• Perform maintenance and service on motorized vehicles.
• Load and unload equipment for shipping.

Skills

Operating diesel powered equipment

Vehicle operation and maintenance

Safety regulations 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.