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Posted: January 22, 2026 (1 day ago)

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MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR

U.S. Air Forces, Europe

Department of the Air Force

Fresh

Location

Location not specified

Salary

$20.95 - $20.95

per hour

Closes

March 1, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves driving and maintaining large vehicles like shuttle vans and cargo vans at an outdoor recreation facility on a U.S.

Air Force base in the UK, handling tasks such as transporting passengers and cargo safely through various traffic conditions.

It requires flexible shift work, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, with hours varying from 0 to 40 per week.

A good fit would be someone with reliable driving experience in heavy vehicles who is comfortable with irregular schedules and living overseas as a U.S. citizen.

Key Requirements

  • U.S. citizenship with a valid Social Security number and proof of overseas residence status
  • Experience driving vehicles weighing 10,000 to 26,000 pounds, including maneuvering in traffic
  • Knowledge of vehicle sizes, weights, and safe loading/unloading of cargo by hand
  • Ability to determine safe routes, follow traffic rules, and secure cargo to prevent damage
  • Skill in performing basic operator maintenance and cleaning vehicles to standards
  • Availability for shift work including days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and variable hours (0-40 per week)
  • Eligibility under preferences like family member, military spouse, or veteran status, with proof required

Full Job Description

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the Outdoor Recreation Facility on RAF Lakenheath, UK.

This position requires shift work to provide coverage on days, evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Scheduled hours will be 0-40 per week with no minimum guaranteed per week.

Applicants will be reviewed and referred every 10 days until the close of this announcement. Job announcement may close early if all positions are filled. 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, 03/01/2026 The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens and must possess a social security number and card.

Must be able to provide documentation proving residence status overseas.

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 more than 10,000 pounds and up to 26,000 pounds. Must have knowledge of sizes and weights of vehicles. Major Duties:

Operates and performs operator maintenance on one or more vehicles to include: passenger shuttle vans/cars and cargo vans with gross weight of more than 10,000 pounds and up to 26,000 pounds.

Operates vehicle through all kinds of traffic, depending upon the type of vehicle being operated. Loads and unloads cargo by hand.

Exercises caution in preventing overloading and in securing cargo to prevent damage or loss in transit and for the safety and comfort of passengers. Determines shortest and safest routes.

Observes safety rules, regulations and posted traffic controls and highway guide signs. Cleans interior/exterior of vehicle to in-house standards after each use.

Performs other related duties as assigned. If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12871025

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/22/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/23/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 26JAN9ONATTLED111102SR