Motor Vehicle Operator (Bus Driver) - Community Recreation, PMRF

Summary This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Community Programs (N922) Branch; Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Recreational Fleet and Family Readiness Support Services (N94); Commander, Navy Region Hawaii, at the Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF), Barking Sands, HI (Kauai). *

Must Reside on the Island of Kaua'i

* Duties Summary of Duties Include, but are not limited to: Operates one of more motor vehicles including platform trucks, van trucks, fuel trucks, dump trucks, and trash removal trucks which typically have an approximate gross vehicle weight (GVW) of more than 26,000 lbs. and up to 32,000 lbs. May operate passenger busses regardless of GVW Vehicles are usually equipped with air brakes Vehicles are driven on the basis of either specific trip assignments or regularly established schedules over public roads at highway speeds throughout rural or urban areas over Federal, State and County roads and city streets in all traffic conditions such as rough terrain, in close quarters and in heavy traffic Adheres to all state, local, and installation traffic laws and ordinances May operate vehicles equipped with a power takeoff device for transferring engine power to special-purpose accessory equipment, such as winches, power lifts, plows, spreaders, and read-end compactors Ensure cargo is protected from weather and is properly distributed and secure to prevent damage or loss during transit Performs operator maintenance on all vehicles operated Compiles with applicable safety requirements Checks material loaded or delivered against various documents for accountability Performs other related duties as assigned Qualifications Skills and Knowledge: Skill in operating vehicles that are high, wide, long, heavy, and equipped with air brakes Knowledge to make difficult judgements concerning loading and arranging cargo, overhead and side clearances, turning radius, braking distance to be maintained from other vehicles Knowledge to select legal routes Ability to back up using side mirrors and hand signals from spotters Skills in selecting alternate routes to avoid heavy traffic or other delaying conditions Ability to read a map and reach unfamiliar locations Ability to operated power takeoff devices Posses or be able to obtain applicable state and/or government driver's license Responsibilities: Receive instruction from supervisor on the type of vehicle to be operated, destination, cargo or passengers to be transported, purpose of trip, deadlines to be met, and any special information Driving proficiency is assessed in terms of safe and expeditious completion of assigned jobs Responsible for selecting routes and obeying traffic laws and safety regulations May personally load or be responsible for overseeing loading and unloading of bulky, cumbersome cargo Physical Effort and Working Conditions: Heavy physical effort is required to maneuver long and heavy vehicles, especially when backing up May frequently lift merchandise, supplies, or equipment weighing up to 40 lbs. Operates vehicles in all types of traffic and weather on public roads Education This position does not have a positive education requirement.