Motor Vehicle Operator
Smithsonian Institution
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Motor Vehicle Operator
Smithsonian Institution
Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Location
Landover, Maryland
Salary
$29.02 - $33.82
per hour
Type
Closes
February 26, 2026
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 various large vehicles like buses, trucks, and trailers to transport passengers, haul cargo, or recover equipment across different terrains and traffic conditions for the Smithsonian Institution's facilities.
The role requires safe and efficient operation while choosing optimal routes to meet deadlines.
It's a good fit for someone with hands-on experience in heavy vehicle operation and a strong focus on safety and reliability.
Key Requirements
- Valid commercial driver's license (CDL) for operating large vehicles including buses over 20 passengers and heavy trucks with trailers
- Experience operating gasoline, diesel, and electric powered wheeled vehicles in diverse conditions like heavy traffic and rough terrain
- Ability to haul cargo, fuel, transport passengers, tow, or recover equipment safely
- Skills in route selection for timely and secure arrivals at destinations
- At least one year of specialized experience in motor vehicle operation equivalent to the previous grade level
- Clean driving record and ability to pass background checks and physical requirements for vehicle operation
- Resume limited to two pages demonstrating relevant paid or volunteer experience
Full Job Description
The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo.
This position is located in Smithsonian Institution's Office of Facilities Management (FM), Office of Facilities Management and Reliability (OFMR).
The Office of Facilities Management and Reliability provides the full range of building services through eight maintenance and operational zones.
In order to be rated qualified, an applicant's overall experience and training must indicate possession of the minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the duties of this position.
Your resume must be no more than two (2) pages and should clearly demonstrate how your experience aligns with the responsibilities and specialized experience required for this position.
Do not copy language directly from the vacancy announcement, as you will be deemed ineligible for consideration. Instead, provide detailed, descriptive information about your actual experience.
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 directly to paid employment.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:
The Motor Vehicle Operator is responsible for the operation, of gasoline, diesel, and electric powered wheeled vehicles to haul cargo and fuel, transport passengers, or to tow or recover equipment.
In this position, you will: Operate passenger buses with a capacity of more than 20 passengers. Operate vehicles on roads and streets through all kinds of traffic and over rough terrain.
Operate various types of motor vehicles, ranging from buses of considerable size to different types of large and heavy trucks with trailer or semi-trailer.
Select the most appropriate routes to follow to ensure safe and timely arrival at assigned destinations.
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