MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR.

Department of War Education Activity (DOWEA); Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of War Education Activity (DOWEA) seeks a Motor Vehicle Operator to transport students in a bus up to 30,000 pounds GVW with seating for 44–72. You will assist with loading/unloading for students with special needs and perform daily bus cleaning and safety checks.

The role requires a valid CDL with appropriate endorsements, ability to drive safely in varied conditions, and reliability. Duties include maintaining routes, reporting issues, and undergoing background and drug testing as

Qualifications

• Ability to do the work of a Motor Vehicle Operator with minimal supervision.
• Ability to drive safely (Motor Vehicles).
• Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation).
• Operation of Motor Vehicles.
• Reliability And Dependability.
• Work Practices (neat, clean, in order).

Responsibilities

• Operate a passenger bus up to 30,000 pounds gross vehicle weight with capacity for 44–72 students.
• Assist in loading/unloading of children with special needs and equipment.
• Maintain and clean the bus daily.
• Record route and schedule on trip ticket.
• Conduct safety checks on the bus prior to routes.
• Report problems to the designated government representative.

Job description

• Operates a passenger bus with an appropriate gross vehicle weight up to 30,000 pounds and with passenger capacity ranging from 44 to 72 students.
• Assists in the loading and unloading of children with special needs and their equipment, as well as assisting these students in getting to and from their classrooms.
• Responsible for the general cleaning of the bus to include cleaning inside of the bus daily.
• Reports all disciplinary action to the school principal.
• Conducts maintenance and safety checks on the school bus prior to beginning all routes.
• Records school bus route and schedule on the trip ticket.
• Reports problems to the designated government representative.

Duties

• Operates a passenger bus with an appropriate gross vehicle weight up to 30,000 pounds and with passenger capacity ranging from 44 to 72 students.
• Assists in the loading and unloading of children with special needs and their equipment, as well as assisting these students in getting to and from their classrooms.
• Responsible for the general cleaning of the bus to include cleaning inside of the bus daily.
• Reports all disciplinary action to the school principal.
• Conducts maintenance and safety checks on the school bus prior to beginning all routes.
• Records school bus route and schedule on the trip ticket.
• Reports problems to the designated government representative.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Requirement.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• One year probationary period may be required.
• Appointment subject to a suitability/fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation.
• This position requires a Tier 1 (T1) investigation with Childcare Checks since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age.
• This position is a Testing Designated position subject to applicant testing and random drug testing. You will be required to sign a DA Form 5019 requiring participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
• A pre-placement medical examination is required.
• May be required to submit to screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and are subject to random testing thereafter. Appointment to this position may be contingent upon a negative drug test result.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain a Government operator's permit.
• Must have a safe driving record.
• Incumbent must be able to pass a pre-employment driving test given by management in a vehicle such as a 12-18 passenger vehicle or a full sized school bus.
• This position requires a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements to include a state Bus Certification.
• Shifts may vary.

Qualifications

Who May Apply

U.S. Citizens

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 a(n) MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR without more than normal supervision. To meet the screen out element, applicants should document experience or show the ability to do the following: operation of passenger vehicles to include safe driving skills and the ability to detect mechanical problems. - 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)
• Operation of Motor Vehicles
• Reliability And Dependability
• Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order)
• Physical Effort: Moderate physical effort is required to reach, bend, tum or move hands, arms, feet and legs, and operate hand and foot controls to move and tum bus. The duties regularly require moderate physical in loading and unloading children with special needs and their equipment, as well as assisting these students in getting to and from their classes.
• Working Conditions: Incumbent drives in all types of traffic and weather and is exposed to cuts, bruises, and broken bones as a result of accidents while driving.

Additional information

• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• Salary is based on the local prevailing rate.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Applicants with a disability who need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should notify David Walton at
• This position is covered by abargaining unit.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the
• This position is a term position and may be extended up to a maximum of eight years.
• This position may be converted to permanent career or career-conditional appointment without further competition as long as all requirements are met.
• To be eligible for conversion, employee must complete at least 2 years of current continuous service under a term appointment in the competitive service AND employee must have a current performance rating under such term appointment of at least fully successful or equivalent.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.