Motor Vehicle Operator

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This is a Public Notice for positions being filled under the Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) for Wildland Fire. Under this recruitment procedure applications will be accepted for each location identified in this Public Notice.

Veterans' Preference is not applicable to this announcement. To learn more about Direct-Hire Authority, go to: OPM.GOV Hiring Information - DHA.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is looking for temporary employees to work as Motor Vehicle Operators in Fairbanks, AK.

A Motor Vehicle Operator (WG-08) operates vehicles safely and efficiently over all types of roads in rural and urban settings. Responsible for vehicle security.

Vehicles operated include, but are not limited to: passenger cars, pickup trucks, vans, stake bed and box trucks to 33,000 pounds to GVWR water and fuel tankers to 37,000 pounds GVWR, and forklifts. Other vehicles may include: passenger buses and tractor trailer combination coupled by fifth wheel with lowboy to 100,000 pounds GVWR, semitrailer (flatbed and van) up to 53 feet in length and double semitrailer combinations up to 90 feet in length. Responsible for pre-trip vehicle checks, keys, logbooks, accessory equipment, radios, cargo, and passengers.

Completes vehicle reports, manifest, and performs vehicle inspections. Loads and unloads cargo by hand and forklift. Ensures cargo is appropriately secured.

Safely transports various types of hazardous materials. Completes safety and operator preventive maintenance inspections.

For contacts and information regarding housing availability visit Fire Contacts on the DOI FIRES Jobs website and select Alaska.

For more information about temporary fire positions with DOI, go to the following link: https://www.firejobs.doi.gov/.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualifications System for Trades and Labor Occupations will be used in determining your qualifications. There is no specific length of training or experience required; however, you must be able to demonstrate through experience shown in your resume.

Screen-out Element: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision. This must be verifiable on your application.

To qualify for Motor Vehicle Operator WG-08, you must have experience driving a diesel truck (60,000-80,000 GVW) over the highway with some experience driving in off road or unimproved road situations where the supervisor was available to set and routinely monitor standards of operation and correct deficiencies.

Selective Placement Factor:

Must possess a current Class A Commercial Driver's License with endorsements for air brakes, hazardous materials, tank truck and largest size passenger vehicles.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates.

You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

Physical Demands: Work involves reaching, bending, turning, or moving hands, feet and legs to operate hand and foot controls.

Frequently lifts, moves, or carries items weighing up to 150 pounds while handling cargo. Makes couplings between vehicle and towed equipment and secures cargo with chains, binders and straps requiring moderate physical effort in that chains, bars, hooks, etc. must be lifted and properly secured.

Work Environment: The MVO is required to work outside and is exposed to bad weather conditions while loading and unloading cargo and while performing vehicle inspections and maintenance.

May be exposed to loud noises from trucks, helicopters and other aircraft. Drives in different types of traffic and weather conditions including heavy smoke and is exposed to the possibility of serious accidents while driving, or when loading and unloading vehicles. The MVO is subject to cuts, bruises, sprains, or broken bones as a result of accidents while driving, or when loading and unloading vehicles. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) i.e. gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, safety toe boots, etc. is required.