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Posted: January 13, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Motor Vehicle Operator

U.S. Army Reserve Command

Department of the Army

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$32.21 - $37.58

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Job Description

Summary

This job involves driving and maintaining various military vehicles and equipment, including trucks, forklifts, and generators, at an Army Reserve site in Massachusetts.

Workers handle tasks like loading cargo securely, performing basic repairs, and operating machinery in a shop or outdoor setting.

It's a good fit for someone with hands-on experience in vehicle operation and maintenance who can handle physical work and follow safety guidelines.

Key Requirements

  • Ability to operate gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles, generators, and equipment without more than normal supervision
  • Experience performing preventive maintenance, such as checking fluids, tire pressure, brakes, and lights
  • Skill in operating forklifts up to 50,000-pound capacity and securing loads for transport
  • Capability to recognize and address vehicle defects or malfunctions
  • Physical ability to lift up to 40 pounds, climb, crouch, and work in uncomfortable positions
  • Familiarity with basic warehousing tasks and reading technical regulations
  • U.S. citizenship and willingness to work in varying weather conditions with exposure to hazards like fumes and dirt

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 position is with the 99th Readiness Division, Equipment Concentration Site (ECS) 65 located at Devens-Ayer, Massachusetts.

Description of the Working Environment: Work is performed in a maintenance shop setting.

POSITION IS ANNOUNCED AS A STANDING REGISTER (OPEN CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT): First cutoff date to evaluate candidates will be 31 October 2024 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.

This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for DoD Maintenance Activities.

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.

To 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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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/13/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/14/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: SDDE-26-12856029-DHA-S-R