MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR (MERIT, T32)

Army National Guard Units; Scandia Valley Township (MN); On-site; USD 90,375,000 - 105,389,000; Full time

Job summary

Army National Guard Units in Minnesota seeks a Motor Vehicle Operator to operate heavy trucks, deliver supplies and transport personnel. The role includes coupling/uncoupling, cargo securing, basic vehicle maintenance and documentation of shipments.

Responsibilities cover loading/unloading, warehouse tasks, and logkeeping. A Secret clearance is required for this position, with applications closing on 2026-10-07.

Responsibilities

• Operates primarily straight-in-line trucks with GVW >32,000 pounds and/or tractor-semitrailer combinations to transport personnel or deliver supplies.
• Couples/uncouples tractor and trailer, and connects/disconnects air brakes and electrical lines.
• Manoeuvres vehicles in tight spaces and at loading docks, and positions vehicles at loading docks.
• Operates vehicles on interstates and steep grades, controls braking to prevent jackknifing, and ensures cargo is loaded, secured and distributed.
• Performs routine maintenance on vehicles.
• Prepares shipping and accounting documents reflecting shipment conditions, quantities and type of material.
• Completes log books, maintenance records and reports; inspects and segregates equipment or material for damage.
• May perform warehouse tasks: issuing, receiving, inventorying items; loading/unloading; stocking and locating stock; operates forklifts.
• May perform extensive servicing and light maintenance on vehicles and assist in dispatching or issuing forms/driver licenses.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Army National Guard Units

Key Responsibilities

Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list A MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR (MERIT, T32), WG-5703-8, (1) Operates primarily straight-in-line trucks which typically have an approximate gross vehicle weight (GVW) of more than 32,000 pounds and/or truck tractors with semitrailers or full trailers to transport personnel or pick up and deliver supplies, materials or equipment.

Incumbent couples and uncouples the truck tractor and semitrailer or truck and trailer, and connects and disconnects the air brakes and electrical lines. Incumbent maneuvers vehicles within close tolerances when driving and backing over uneven ground, in narrow or congested areas, between buildings and other vehicles, between parked aircraft and when positioning vehicles at loading docks.

Driver operates vehicles on interstate highways, winding roads, and steep grades and manipulates the dual braking system to prevent the semitrailer or trailer from jackknifing. Assures cargo is properly loaded, distributed and secured. Performs operator maintenance on vehicles. (2) Ensures shipping and accounting documents are with the shipment and reflect actual condition, quantities and type of material.

Completes log books, maintenance records, reports and other transportation documents for accurate accounting. May identify, inspect, and segregate equipment or material as it is received for obvious damage and needed repairs.

(3) May perform warehouse work to include issuing receiving and inventorying equipment, supplies and materials; loading and unloading of trucks; storing and pulling warehouse stock; packing and unpacking material; and repairing or replacing items on equipment. May select storehouse locations within the general warehousing plan. Operates electric, gasoline or diesel-powered forklift trucks.

(4) May perform a variety of extensive servicing and light maintenance work on assigned vehicles. May assist in dispatching vehicles or in the issuance of forms, credit cards or military driver's licences.

(5) Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Education

EDUCATION: NA You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Army National Guard Units, Department of the Army.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $31.54 – $36.78/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-07.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.