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Posted: February 13, 2026 (1 day ago)

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MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR

Pacific Air Forces

Department of the Air Force

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$68,370 - $79,744

per year

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SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves driving heavy trucks and operating equipment like forklifts to transport cargo, passengers, and supplies on public roads in various weather conditions, mainly in Alaska for the Air Force.

It requires safely handling vehicles up to 33,000 pounds and following traffic rules to meet delivery schedules.

A good fit would be someone reliable with hands-on experience in vehicle operation who can work outdoors and handle physical tasks without close supervision.

Key Requirements

  • Ability to operate gasoline, diesel, or electric-powered wheeled vehicles with GVW from 10,000 to 33,000 pounds, such as trucks, vans, buses, and loaders
  • Knowledge of cargo handling, hauling techniques, and methods to protect cargo and equipment
  • Understanding of traffic and safety regulations, including passenger safety rules like seatbelt use
  • Skill in operating forklifts (electric, LPG, or diesel) capable of lifting up to 10,000 pounds
  • Ability to judge road and traffic conditions, read maps, and determine safe routes
  • Reliability to meet pickup and delivery deadlines, with basic knowledge of sanitation and cleaning
  • Physical ability to lift up to 40 pounds, stoop, bend, climb, and work in outdoor conditions with exposure to weather, fumes, and accident risks

Full Job Description

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The primary purpose of this position is to operate a variety of gasoline, diesel or electricpowered wheeled vehicles typically with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) of more than 10,000 andup to 33, 000 pounds (+/- based on applicable vehicle/equipment Technical Order) on publicroads (or equivalent) in a full range of traffic conditions and at highway speeds to transport In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-5700 Transportation/Mobile Equipment Operation Group.

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying.

Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

The screen out element for this position is ability to do the work of a MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR without more than normal supervision.

JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1.

Knowledge of and skill in operating one or more gasoline, diesel or electric powered wheeled vehicles with a GVW of more than 10, 000 and up to 33, 000 pounds (+/-based on applicable vehicle/equipment Technical Order) such as platform trucks, van trucks, stake trucks, latrine servicing trucks, 25K/NGSL loaders, 250 gallon water trucks, 3 ton hi-lift trucks, 10K/10K AT forklifts, passenger vans, shuttle buses and cargo vans.

2. Knowledge of cargo handling, hauling and techniques for safeguarding and protecting cargo/equipment and interpret technical orders and regulation. 3.

Knowledge of traffic and safety regulations, practices and procedures pertaining to motor vehicle and forklift operation. 4.

Knowledge of passenger safety rules including those regarding the use of seatbelts. 5. Ability to judge road/traffic conditions and read maps to determine the shortest safest route. 6.

Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. related to motor vehicle and forklift operation and preventative maintenance. 7.

Reliability and dependability to meet pickup and delivery deadlines and schedules.

Knowledge of basic rules of sanitation and the ability to use cleaning products such as detergents, soaps, sanitizers, air fresheners, etc.

and the ability to follow directions provided by various product manufacturers.

Knowledge of and skill in operating one or more electric, LPG, or diesel powered forklifts typically capable of lifting less than 10,000 pounds as high as 168 inches; ability to judge aisles, doorways, loads and load balance, and operate controls to maneuver forklift trucks.

Skill in remote terminal keyboard entry and retrieval of a variety of flight/mission data.

Physical Effort: Work requires reaching, turning or moving hands, arms, feet and legs to operate hand and foot controls to operate, turn, back and control vehicles which may carry heavier loads.

Associated duties require stooping, bending and climbing. Lifts and carries objects weighing up to 40pounds and heavier object with assistance. Ability to distinguish basic colors.

Hearing, with or without hearing aides, is required.

Working Conditions: Drives work mostly outside and operate vehicles in all kinds of traffic and weather on publicroads (or equivalent) and are exposed to the danger of serious accidents.

Drivers are exposed todirt, fumes and to the possibility of cuts, bruises and broken bones as a result of accidents whenloading and unloading the vehicle and/or servicing aircraft.

Exposed to heat/cold, humid/dryconditions. Works on ladders/scaffolding. Works closely with others and works alone.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:

- Drives one or more types of medium trucks and special purpose vehicles, such as platform trucks, van trucks, stake trucks, forklift trucks to transport supplies, materials and equipment, which may be equipped with air brakes.

- Performs operator maintenance, such as checking fluid levels and air pressure in tires, cleaning and washing of vehicles and performing inspection checklists to ensure safe and proper operation.

- Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment.

- Performs fleet servicing on AMC and non-AMC aircraft by sweeping and mopping interior flooring of aircraft; cleaning, removing and replacing portable latrines, refuse cans, coffee and water jugs; draining and filling water tanks; cleaning galleys/ATGL's, wash basins and lavatory fixtures - Inventories and receipts for all nonexpendable fleet service equipment aboard inbound aircraft.

- Transports, cleans, stores and performs minor maintenance of Fleet Service/aircraftequipment. - Performs dispatcher duties.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/13/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/14/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 9M-AFPC-12889746-152432-ENR