Motor Vehicle Operator

U.S. Army Sustainment Command; Fort Cavazos Motorcycle and POV Campus (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Army Sustainment Command at Fort Hood, Texas seeks a Motor Vehicle Operator to transport supplies, materials, and equipment.

The position requires operating motor vehicles and performing forklift tasks, with strict adherence to safety and regulatory guidelines. Candidates must meet the listed qualifications and be able to work under normal supervision, standing for long periods and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles)
• Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation)
• Ability To Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle)
• Operation of Motor Vehicles
• Reliability and Dependability as a Motor Vehicle Operator
• Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order)

Job description

About the Position:

This position is with the U.S. Army Sustainment Command, 407th Army Field Support Brigade, Logistics Readiness Center, Supply and Services Division located at Fort Hood, TX.

Who May Apply:

Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element):

Ability to do the work of an Motor Vehicle Operator without more than normal supervision and perform common forklift and motor vehicle operation tasks, to include operating vehicles to transport supplies, materials, or equipment. Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision

• Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles)
• Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation)
• Ability To Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle)
• Operation of Motor Vehicles
• Reliability and Dependability as a Motor Vehicle Operator
• Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order)

Physical Effort:

Warehouse work requires prolonged standing on hard surfaces, stooping, bending and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts, positions and carries supplies and equipment weighing from 20 to 50 pounds and, occasionally, in excess of 50 pounds. Moderate physical effort is used in operating hand and foot controls while driving, turning, starting and stopping the forklift truck and raising, lowering and tilting the loads being moved. Motor vehicle operation requires good hand and eye coordination in the manipulation of gears, levers, brakes, steering wheel, etc.

Working Conditions:

Works inside and outside in cold, damp, drafty and hot areas. Subject to injury from falling objects, collisions, shifting loads and overturning. Truck is operated wherever it is needed.