Motor Vehicle Operator

Overview

Job Summary

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Superintendent Capitol Grounds, Maintenance Division, Mechanical Operations Branch. The Motor Vehicle Operator performs driving and operating duties on a variety of motor vehicles and equipment, including a 2017 Trash/Recycler vehicle, GVW 62,000 lbs. with air brakes and multiple equipment controls. This position requires a Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

Job location details and related organizational information are included in the Major Duties and Requirements sections below.

• Tour of Duty:
  Tuesday - Saturday 6:00am to 2:30 pm.
• Operate vehicles with a gross vehicle weight in excess of 62,000 pounds on a regular and recurring basis to haul trash and recycle waste materials from all Capitol Grounds areas for which the AOC is responsible.
• Transport debris to a landfill or incinerator. Ensure cargo is properly loaded, distributed and secured and that the vehicle is not loaded beyond designed capacity.
• Pick up and load leaves collected by vacuum machine.
• Assist the Tree Care Branch in picking up and hauling branches, trunks and other debris from trees being removed or pruned.
• Haul leaves and ground-up debris to a storage site at the U.S. Botanic Garden or other facility to be used for mulch.
• Haul large tree trunks to a landfill.
• Operate a snowplow or salt truck with attachments for snow removal and dispersal of salt and sand.
• Operate and drive a bucket truck as assigned.
• Motor Vehicle Maintenance:
  Perform basic operator maintenance on vehicles operated (e.g., monitoring fluid levels, tires, battery and brakes, oil and gas levels, air filters, interior lights, tire pressure, etc.), wash the vehicle, sweep and dust interior, and perform minor repairs. Change tires.
• Attend safety classes and ensure the safe and legal operation of all vehicles. Follow all relevant safety rules, regulations and standard operating procedures. Comply with OSHA and Office of Compliance safety rules to ensure safe work progress.
• Provide or receive training to ensure safety practices and equipment are fully utilized. Ensure use of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

There is no educational requirement.

“To be employed by the Architect of the Capitol in a paid position, an individual must meet one of the categories below: A citizen of the United States; A person who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence and is seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)(B); A person who is admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or is granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. 1158 and has filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible;

A person who owes allegiance to the United States (nationals of American Samoa, Swains Island, and the Northern Mariana Islands, and nationals who meet other requirements described in 8 U.S.C. 1408); or A person who is currently an officer or employee of the Government of the United States.”

Review your resume and responses carefully. Your eligibility for consideration and qualifications for the position will be determined based upon a review of your detailed resume and your responses to job specific self-assessment questions. The self-assessment questions relate to the following job elements and competencies:
Appropriate Level of Supervision, Safe Operation of Motor Vehicles, Work Practices. Your responses serve as the basis for your initial rating. You will receive a numerical score based on your responses. Your resume must support your answers to the self-assessment questions. Falsifying your background, education and/or experience is cause for non-selection or disqualification. A complete application is required for consideration.

(Please review the “Required Documents” section of this job announcement to see what must be included in a complete application). You may preview questions for this vacancy.

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