MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR

United States Postal Service; Scarborough (ME); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FERS Retirement

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

Long-Term Care Insurance

Vacation and Sick Leave

Employee Discount Programs

Job summary

UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE in Scarborough, ME seeks a MOTER VEHICLE OPERATOR to operate and maintain postal vehicles in a safe, efficient manner. The role requires a valid CDL and a strong driving history.

The position offers a starting hourly rate with eligibility for federal benefits and retirement programs. The ideal candidate has proven driving experience, adheres to all safety regulations, and can work a flexible schedule as shifts vary.

Qualifications

• CDL required for MVO role.
• Applicants must have a safe driving record.
• At least two years of unsupervised driving experience with larger vehicles.

Skills

CDL Required

Safe driving record

Two years driving experience

Job description

Job Title

MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR

Facility Location

LOG SOUTHERN MAINE
79 POSTAL SERVICE WAY
SCARBOROUGH, ME 04074-7001

Position Information

TITLE: MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR

FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt

Occupation Code: 5703-0005

Non-Scheduled Days: VARIES

Hours: VARIES

Must be able to communicate in and understand the English language with or without a reasonable disability accommodation under the Rehabilitation Act.

Postal Service employment is conditional upon your meeting medical suitability, general eligibility and suitability, and background check requirements. Therefore, if you receive a job offer, note that it will be conditional upon you meeting these requirements, even if you are allowed to begin working first.

For this vacancy announcement, the Postal Service will be referring a set number of the highest-ranked eligible candidates for selection consideration.

CDL REQUIRED: Applicants must have a valid commercial drivers license (CDL). If applicants have an intrastate CDL, they must self-certify to their state that they operate or expect to operate in excepted interstate commerce, as required by 49 CFR part 383.71(b)(1)(ii). Each state has its own procedure for completing the self-certification process, so applicants should seek assistance from their Department of Motor Vehicles or their states equivalent, if they are unaware of how to do so.

Applicants must have a safe driving record, and at least two years of unsupervised experience driving passenger cars or larger vehicles and one year of full-time unsupervised experience (or equivalent) driving a 7-ton or larger truck, tractor-trailer, or a 16-passenger or larger bus. The driving must have taken place in the U.S. or its possessions or territories or in U.S. military installations worldwide.

Further, applicants must inform the Postal Service of all previous employment as the driver of a commercial vehicle for the past 10 years and complete a Driving Notification and Compliance Certificate. Applicants must be drug-free, which requires a pre-employment drug screen and Information from previous employers on the positive alcohol or drug tests and refusal to be tested within the prior two years: this information is retrieved from the FMCSA Clearinghouse and requires applicant consent. If you are registered for the Clearinghouse, the consent request notification will be sent via the method you selected as your preferred contact method, either email or U.S. Mail. If you have not yet registered for the Clearinghouse, the consent request notification will be sent as a letter via U.S. Mail to the address of record associated with your commercial drivers license (CDL). As the completion of the pre-employment screenings is a time sensitive process, you should select the most expeditious means of contact, ensuring all communications are received timely.

*** MVO positions require a Class B Commercial Drivers License ***

SALARY RANGE: Starting salary $30.02 per hour paid bi-weekly

FINANCE NUMBER: 226912

• A pre-employment drug screen and
• Information from previous employers on the positive alcohol or drug tests and refusal to be tested within the prior two years: this information is retrieved from the FMCSA Clearinghouse and requires applicant consent. If you are registered for the Clearinghouse, the consent request notification will be sent via the method you selected as your preferred contact method, either email or U.S. Mail. If you have not yet registered for the Clearinghouse, the consent request notification will be sent as a letter via U.S. Mail to the address of record associated with your commercial drivers license (CDL). As the completion of the pre-employment screenings is a time sensitive process, you should select the most expeditious means of contact, ensuring all communications are received timely.

BENEFIT INFORMATION

BENEFIT INFORMATION: This is a career position which offers excellent benefits. Newly hired employees are covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Upon hire, employees are eligible to cont ibute into the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is similar to 401(k) plans, and offers matching employer contributions. We offer the option to enroll into the Health Insurance, Group Life Insurance, Dental, Vision and Long-Term Care Insurance Programs as well as Flexible Spending Program to cover eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent care (day care) expenses; accrued vacation and sick leave. In addition, the Postal Service offers a variety of employee discount programs ranging from tuition discounts to cellular service.

Persons Eligible to Apply

All U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent resident aliens, citizens of American Samoa or other territory owing permanent allegiance to the United States. Applicants entitled to veterans preference and/or covered by the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act may apply for any posted position.