Motor Vehicle Operator
Defense Logistics Agency
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Motor Vehicle Operator - PSNS
Commander, Navy Installations Command
Department of the Navy
Job Description
Summary
This job involves driving vehicles like cars and small trucks to transport people, supplies, and materials around a Navy base in Bremerton, Washington, while supporting recreation and welfare programs for military personnel and their families.
The role includes loading and unloading cargo safely, performing basic vehicle maintenance, and handling any accidents or reports.
It's a good fit for someone with a reliable driver's license, experience operating vehicles safely, and a focus on following rules in a team-oriented military environment.
Key Requirements
- Valid driver's license and ability to operate automobiles and trucks up to 1-ton capacity
- Knowledge of vehicle dimensions (height, width, length, weight) for safe maneuvering and clearances
- Understanding of safety rules, regulations, and procedures for loading/unloading cargo to prevent shifting or falling
- Familiarity with reporting requirements for service records, accidents, and preventive maintenance
- Ability to perform driver's maintenance on vehicles according to established rules
- Skills in starting, stopping, backing, and driving vehicles on installation roads and public highways
- Capability to transport personnel, articles, and materials without exceeding vehicle capacity
Full Job Description
Support the Military's Quality of Life programs!
The Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) department of Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) provides fitness, recreation, lodging and food and beverage programs for service members, their families, retired military and civilian employees.
This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Food and Beverage; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations command (CNIC); NBK Bremerton - PSNS.
Must be skilled in handling the controls for starting, stopping, backing and driving the vehicle.
Must know the height, width, length, and weight of vehicles driven to judge overhead and side clearances, turning radius, braking distance, and the safest distance to be maintained from preceding vehicle.
Must know safety rules and regulations and other posted rules for moving vehicles, and how to load cargo onto the vehicle, arranging it in such a way as to provide the best support and to prevent its shifting or falling.
Must know or be familiar with reporting requirements and procedures applicable for preparation of service records, and accident reports.
Must know driver's maintenance requirements and procedures for the vehicle being driven. Major Duties:
Drives automobile and trucks up to and including 1-ton capacity, to transport personnel, articles, and materials throughout the installation and on public roads, for long and short periods.
Assists with loading and unloading materials; and assures vehicle is not loaded beyond the rated capacity by check cargo papers and visual observations.
Completes preventive maintenance service records; fills out driver's accident report, in case of accident. Performs driver's maintenance in accordance with the established rules and regulations.
Performs other duties assigned.
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