MOTOR VEHICLE DISPATCHER
Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command
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Motor Vehicle Operator
U.S. Army Reserve Command
Department of the Army
Job Description
Summary
This job involves driving and maintaining various military vehicles and equipment at a U.S.
Army Reserve site in Fort Drum, New York, including operating forklifts, performing basic repairs, and handling warehouse tasks like receiving and checking items.
It's a hands-on role for someone who enjoys working with machinery in outdoor and indoor settings, often in tough weather or physical conditions.
A good fit would be a reliable person with practical experience in vehicle operation and basic mechanics, who can work under supervision and handle strenuous tasks.
Key Requirements
- Ability to operate gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles, generators, and equipment without more than normal supervision
- Experience performing preventive maintenance on vehicles, such as checking fluids, tire pressure, brakes, and lights
- Skill in operating forklifts up to 50,000-pound capacity and handling oversized or overweight engineer equipment
- Capability to perform basic warehousing tasks, including receiving items, checking for damage, and preparing documents
- Physical ability to lift up to 40 pounds, work in tiring positions, and endure exposure to weather, dirt, and fumes
- Knowledge of securing loads, distributing weights properly, and recognizing vehicle defects or malfunctions
- Familiarity with reading regulations, technical publications, and vehicle specifications for safe operation
Full Job Description
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
About the Position: This is a military technician position with the 99th Readiness Division, Equipment Concentration Site (ECS) 1 located in Fort Drum, New York.
POSITION IS ANNOUNCED AS A STANDING REGISTER (OPEN CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT): First cutoff date to evaluate candidates will be February 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Application packages received after this date will be evaluated at a future cutoff date to be determined based on the needs of the agency.
Application packages must be complete at the time referral certificates are issued.
Final application disposition will be completed once all positions have been filled or the announcement reaches the end of the open period stated in the announcement.
Who May Apply: US Citizens 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. There is no specific length of training or experience required.
However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.
Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Motor Vehicle Operator ~ without more than normal supervision.
o meet the screen out element, applicants should document experience or show the ability to do the following: perform some tasks including operation of gasoline powered equipment and warehousing tasks.
I can operate equipment to include generators and wheeled vehicles, perform preventive vehicle maintenance to include checking fluid levels and tire pressure, and performing basic warehousing tasks.
I work under supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who reviews my work for completion. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
Physical Effort Required: You may be required to work in tiring or uncomfortable positions for long periods.
Work frequently requires climbing on top of equipment or crawling under equipment to work on the various components. You will frequently have to bend, reach, stretch and crouch.
Work is strenuous, often requiring the lifting and carrying of items weighing up to 40 pounds. You will also push, pull, and turn heavy parts and equipment.
You will move heavier items with assistance of other workers. Working Conditions: Work inside and outside where you will be exposed to drafts, dirt, grease and vehicle fumes.
You will be exposed to some inclement weather such as rain, snow, cold, and freezing temperatures; and may be required to work in mud and wet or icy areas when outdoors.
Subject to burns, scrapes, cuts, bruises, shocks and strains. Major Duties:
- Operate vehicles on and off public highways and paved roads.
- Operate a variety of diesel powered equipment.
- Operate various types of forklifts up to 50,000 pound capacity.
- Drive oversized engineer equipment which may be oversized or overweight.
- Perform operator maintenance on motorized vehicles.
- Service vehicle braking systems and lights.
- Take and prepare oil samples for the Army Oil Analysis Program.
- Recognize defective or malfunctioning parts of a motor vehicle.
- Ensure that load weights are secured and weights are properly distributed.
- Read and interpret regulations and technical publications.
- Review specifications of vehicles for load capacity.
- Receive incoming warehouse items and equipment.
- Check items for damage or serviceability.
- Prepare various documents and warehousing reports.
- Load and unload equipment on trucks for shipment.
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