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Posted: February 4, 2026 (0 days ago)

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MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR

U.S. Air Forces, Europe

Department of the Air Force

Fresh

Location

Location not specified

Salary

$19.28 - $22.49

per hour

Closes

May 5, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves driving various vehicles up to 10,000 pounds to transport people, supplies, and equipment around a U.S.

Air Force base in the UK, along with basic vehicle maintenance and loading cargo. It's a hands-on role for lodging operations that requires physical effort and working weekends or holidays.

A good fit would be someone with reliable driving experience, physical stamina, and eligibility to live and work near RAF Mildenhall as a U.S. citizen or qualified resident.

Key Requirements

  • Valid driver's license (U.S. motor vehicle operator's license)
  • Experience maneuvering and driving vehicles up to 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight
  • Ability to load and arrange cargo
  • Physical ability to handle objects up to 40 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally
  • Capable of light physical effort for operating vehicle controls (reaching, bending, turning)
  • Pass pre-employment physical and drug testing
  • Reside or willing to reside within 60-mile commuting area of RAF Mildenhall, UK, with proper U.S./NATO eligibility (not 'ordinarily resident')

Full Job Description

About the position: This position is located at Lodging, RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom. The primary purpose of this position is to operate motor vehicles for lodging operations.

Requires a valid driver's license. This is a drug testing designated position. Must be able to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical. Scheduled shifts may include weekends and holidays.

STANDING REGISTER ANNOUNCEMENT: Applications will be reviewed, and referrals made every 7 days. Who May Apply: Open to everyone.

Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities.

An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 05/05/2026 The area of consideration for this vacancy announcement: Citizens, permanent residents, and legal residents of the United States (US) who reside within the local commuting area (60-mile radius) of RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom (UK), or will do so within the next 30 days.

Permanent and legal residents of the US must be citizens of a NATO country, unless authorized to reside in the UK as a dependent of an employee who serves in support of the US Visiting Forces.

Eligible applicants must possess a US-issued social security number and be able to provide documentation proving residency status in the UK. Applicants cannot be 'ordinarily resident'.

A person is considered to be 'ordinarily resident' if they have resided in the United Kingdom (UK) for more than 366 days without an affiliation to the US Visiting Forces.

Time spent in the UK as an employee, or dependent of an employee, of a US agency serving and supporting the US Visiting Forces (i.e., active duty military, federal civilian, AAFES, Red Cross, one of the contract universities, a military banking facility or federal credit union, or US government contractors) is not counted toward being 'ordinary resident'.

In accordance with the Status of Forces Agreement between the US and the UK, British citizens may not apply for US NAF positions; however, they may be eligible to apply for local national positions on base.

Business Based Action Family Member Preference Military Spouse Preference Outside Applicant Veteran Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below.

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).

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

Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience: Must have skill in maneuvering and driving vehicles weighing up to 10,000 pounds. Must be able to load and arrange cargo. Must possess a valid driver's license.

Must be physically able to frequently handle objects weighing up to 40 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds.

Must be able to exert light physical effort in reaching, bending, turning, or moving hands, feet, and legs to operate hand and foot controls. Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license.

This is a drug testing designated position. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of suitability and fitness for the position. Major Duties:

The purpose of this position is to operate motor vehicles with gross vehicle weight of up to 10,000 pounds.

Operates a variety of motor vehicles including pickup trucks, panel trucks, flatbed trucks, carryalls, sedans, crew cab pickup trucks, jeeps and station wagons that weigh up to 10,000 pounds, for transport of personnel, supplies, materials, or equipment and tools throughout the installation.

Performs operator maintenance, such as checking fluid levels, air pressure in tires, cleaning and washing vehicles. Loads or assists in loading, unloading, and arranging cargo.

Performs other related duties as assigned. If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12878266

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/4/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/4/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 26-9GFSVL151673