Motor Vehicle Operator

The Motor Vehicle Operator is responsible for safely operating and maintaining a variety of government vehicles, including trucks, shuttle vans, cargo vans, and other vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of more than 10,000 pounds and up to 26,000 pounds. The position involves transporting passengers, equipment, supplies, and materials over federal, state, county, and city roads in all traffic and weather conditions. POSITION IS FOR NAVAL STATION GREAT LAKES

Skill in operating vehicles that are high, wide, long and heavy. 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. Selects routes to take which will accommodate the size and weight of the vehicle and the laws restricting use of some roads by such vehicles. Ability to manipulate hydraulic controls. 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. Driver's license is required.