Motor Vehicle Operator Na-07

U.S. Marine Corps; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) in Oceanside, California seeks a qualified driver to operate high, wide, long, heavy vehicles, transporting cargo or passengers for the MCCS mission. You will follow instructions, select routes, and ensure timely deliveries while observing traffic laws.

This role requires the ability to back up with spotter signals, perform loading/unloading as needed, and maintain safety standards in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Valid state or government driver license is required.
• Experience operating heavy/high vehicles preferred.
• Ability to load/unload cargo and follow loading instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate vehicles as directed, transporting cargo or passengers for MCCS missions.
• Select efficient routes, obey traffic laws and safety regulations, ensure on-time deliveries.

Skills

Vehicle operation

Route planning

Map reading

Licensing & safety

Job description

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.

Skills and Knowledge:

Skill in operating vehicles that are high, wide, long, heavy, and equipped with air brakes. Knowledge to make difficult judgments concerning loading and arranging cargo, overhead and side clearances, turning radius, braking distance, and distance to be maintained from other vehicles. Knowledge to select legal routes. Ability to back up using side mirrors and hand signals from spotters. Skill in selecting alternate routes to avoid heavy traffic or other delaying conditions. Ability to read a map and reach unfamiliar locations. Ability to operate power takeoff devices. Possess or be able to obtain applicable state and/or government driver¿s license.

Responsibility:

Receives instructions from supervisor on the type of vehicle to be operated, destination, cargo or passengers to be transported, purpose of the trip, deadlines to be met, and any special information. Driving proficiency is assessed in terms of safe and expeditious completion of assigned jobs. Responsible for selecting routes and obeying all traffic laws and safety regulations. May personally load or be responsible for overseeing loading and unloading of bulky, cumbersome cargo.

Physical Effort:

Heavy physical effort is required to maneuver long and heavy vehicles, especially when backing up. Lifts and carries objects up to 45 lbs independently and objects over 45 lbs with assistance.

Working Conditions:

Operates vehicles in all types of traffic and weather on public roads.