Motor Vehicle Operator (t32)

Army National Guard Units; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alabama Army National Guard (AL USPFO) seeks a Motor Vehicle Operator (T32) to perform operator maintenance on straight-in-line trucks over 32,000 pounds GVW. This Title 32 excepted service position is part of the AL USPFO, National Guard.

Applicants must meet general and specialized experience requirements and be eligible for immediate membership in the Alabama Army National Guard. Prior driving experience on varied roads and in challenging conditions is essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates ability to follow instructions and safely operate the required equipment.
• Experience operating straight-in-line trucks with GVW over 32,000 pounds.
• Experience operating truck tractors with semi-trailers or full trailers and motor coaches.
• Experience driving on interstates, narrow country roads, and steep winding grades.
• Ability to operate vehicles with limited maneuverability and to plan weigh points and monitor traffic conditions.

Job description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR (T32), Position Description Number D1907000 and is part of the AL USPFO, National Guard. ORGANIZATION: AL USPFO, MONTGOMERY, AL SELECTING OFFICIAL: CW5 B. JACOBS

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS

This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military grade in the Alabama Army National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Alabama Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. MINIMUM MILITARY RANK: PVT MAXIMUM MILITARY RANK: SFC

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Each applicant must fully substantiate (in his/her own words) that he/she meets the requirements of the Specialized Experience listed below: Otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE

• Experience or training which demonstrates the ability to follow instructions and safely operate the type of equipment required to accomplish the duties of the position.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

• Experience or training which demonstrates the ability to operate and perform operator maintenance on straight-in-line trucks which typically have an approximate gross vehicle weight of more than 32,000 pounds.
• Experience demonstrating ability to operate truck tractors with semi-trailers or full trailers and motor coaches.
• Experience operating vehicles over a variety of roads including interstate highways, narrow country roads, and on steep winding grades.
• Experience driving vehicles without mishap in complicated traffic situations.

SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE

• Requires skills and knowledge to operate vehicles that have limited maneuverability; have more than one body and two breaking systems; or are oversized.
• Skill and ability to operate these vehicles over a variety of roads including interstate highways, narrow country roads, day and night driving, and on steep winding grades.
• Extremely knowledgeable about turning the vehicles, in evaluating the condition and load limits, in scheduling weigh points, and in accessing traffic conditions and hazards, locally and over long-distance routes in unfamiliar geographic areas.
• Knowledgeable, skill and ability in backing trailers in congested locations with limited space, applying the dual braking system on steep grades to preclude jackknife situation, and maneuver oversize vehicles safely under all driving conditions and environments.
• Knowledge of warehousing plans and accepted warehousing methods, supply procedures and techniques.