Motor Vehicle Operator (Title 32) (Permanent)

Army National Guard Units; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Army National Guard Units in Virginia seeks a Motor Vehicle Operator (Title 32) to operate heavy trucks and trailers, transporting personnel and supplies and maintaining proper paperwork.

You will drive on interstates and tight areas, secure cargo, and perform routine vehicle maintenance. A Secret clearance is required; applications close 2026-11-19.

Qualifications

• Must provide transcripts or documentation to support Educational claims.

Responsibilities

• Operates straight-in-line trucks with GVW >32,000 lb to transport personnel or supplies.
• Couples/uncouples tractor/semitrailer and connects air brakes and electrical lines.
• Operates vehicles on highways and in tight spaces, ensuring cargo is loaded, distributed and secured.
• Completes log books, maintenance records and transportation documents for accurate accounting.
• May perform warehouse work including loading/unloading, stocking and repairing items.

Job description

Motor Vehicle Operator (Title 32) (Permanent)

• Hiring Agency: Army National Guard Units

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a Motor Vehicle Operator (Title 32) (Permanent), Position Description Number D0843000 and is part of the VA G4, National Guard.

Key Responsibilities

As a Motor Vehicle Operator (Title 32), WG-5703-08, you will perform the below duties: 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. 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.

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.

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. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Education

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 $28.55 - $33.29/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-19.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Nguard' hiring path.