Motor Vehicle Operator

Motor Vehicle Operator

Department: Department of the Navy

Location(s): Yorktown, Virginia

Salary Range: $22.1 - $22.1 Per Hour

Job Summary: This position is located within Commander, Mid-Atlantic Region, Fleet and Family Readiness Program. The incumbent functions as the assigned driver of assigned commercial vehicles, to include cargo/passenger vans, stake trucks, passenger buses, etc.

Major Duties:

• Operates gasoline or diesel powered vehicles with gross vehicle weights of 22,000 pounds or more. These vehicles may include cargo van, stake trucks and 29 passenger buses. Such vehicles are equipped with such driving controls as gear shift lever, brake pedal, accelerator, manual or automatic transmission, and may be equipped with air brakes. Operates vehicles over roads and streets through all kinds of traffic depending upon the type of vehicle operated and the purpose for which it is operated. Maintains awareness of all legal requirements for the vehicle operated, and maintains legal driving requirements at all times. Ensures that the proper preventative maintenance, e.g. oil change, tire pressure , lights, fuel, etc. are properly maintained in accordance with vehicle requirement, via the site Automotive Hobby Shop or assigned mechanic. Ensures that any/all maintenance issues, broken accessories or equipment (headlights, taillights, tires, brakes, etc.) are reported/repaired immediately. For passenger vehicles: Drives vehicle over pre-determined routes, arriving and departing at scheduled times. Operates doors to allow passengers to enter and leave the bus and helps the passengers in other courteous ways when necessary. Ensures good order and discipline is maintained at all times, and passengers adhere to all safety requirements including seat belts, weight distribution , proper stowing gear, and ensuring passengers do not move about the vehicle, do not extend body parts outside open windows, or litter, when the vehicle is in motion. Ensures that the passenger bus/van is checked prior to departure for gasoline, oil, tires at appropriate pressure, etc. Responsible for the complete cleaning, inside and out, of the passenger bus after each trip. For cargo vehicles: Loads and unloads the vehicle by hand or using equipment, sometimes requiring help from other workers. ensures that the vehicle is not overloaded and that the cargo is protected from weather and secured to prevent falling off the vehicle. Ensures cargo is present and accounted for, at loading and unloading. Protects the security of the cargo at all times.

Qualifications: Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs. A qualified candidate must possess: Must be skilled in handling the controls for starting, stopping, backing and driving the vehicle in a safe manner, and be able to operate a manual transmission if applicable. Must know the height, width, length and weight of vehicles in order to judge overhead and side clearances, turning radius, braking distance and the safest distance to be maintained from preceding vehicles. Must know how to determine the shortest and safest route and be able to recognize hazardous conditions and change routes to avoid these conditions. Must be thoroughly familiar with vehicle assigned, in order to assess appropriate fitness for travel, tire pressure, fluid levels, etc., to schedule preventative maintenance, and to identify and report broken or inoperable accessories and/or equipment. Must be thoroughly knowledgeable of safety rules and regulations. Must be able to demonstrate tact and good customer service. Must be able to ensure good order and discipline over a crowd of people and ensure safety procedures and legal requirements are enforced at all times.

How to Apply: To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on November 13, 2025 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12829569 It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status DON is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. The DON provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodation(s) should email their request to MILL_HQ_NAF_HR.FCT@navy.mil to ensure proper consideration is given.

Application Deadline: 2025-11-13