Job Description

Summary

This position is located within Commander Mid-Atlantic Region Fleet and Family Readiness Program. The incumbent functions as the assigned driver of assigned commercial vehicles to include cargo/passenger vans stake trucks passenger buses etc.

Duties

Operates gasoline or diesel-powered vehicles with gross vehicle weights of 22000 pounds or more. These vehicles may include cargo vans stake trucks and 29 passenger buses. Such vehicles are equipped with such driving controls as gear shift lever brake pedal accelerator manual or automatic transmission and may be equipped with air brakes.

Operates vehicles over roads and streets through all kinds of traffic depending upon the type of vehicle operated and the purpose for which it is operated. Maintains awareness of all legal requirements for the vehicle always operated and maintains legal driving that the proper preventative maintenance e.g. oil change tire pressure lights fuel etc. are properly maintained in accordance with vehicle requirement via the site Automotive Hobby Shop or assigned mechanic. Ensuring that any/all maintenance issues broken accessories or equipment (headlights taillights tires brakes etc.) are reported/repaired immediately.

For passenger vehicles: Drives vehicle over pre-determined routes arriving and departing at scheduled times. Operates doors to allow passengers to enter and leave the bus and help the passengers in other courteous ways when necessary. Ensures good order and discipline is always maintained and passengers adhere to all safety requirements including seat belts weight distribution proper stowing gear and ensuring passengers do not move about the vehicle do not extend body parts outside open windows or litter when the vehicle is in motion. Ensure that the passenger bus/van is checked prior to departure for gasoline oil tires at appropriate pressure etc. Responsible for the complete cleaning inside and out of the passenger bus after each trip.

For cargo vehicles: Loads and unloads the vehicle by hand or using equipment sometimes requiring help from other workers. ensures that the vehicle is not overloaded and that the cargo is protected from weather and secured to prevent falling off the vehicle. Ensures cargo is present and accounted for at loading and unloading. Always protects the security of the cargo.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must pass all applicable records and background check.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Incumbent must possess and maintain a current valid drivers license and a state Commercial Drivers License (CDL) for the state in which employed.
• The position requires long periods of sitting driving through good and bad/hazardous conditions at all times of the day.
• Some lifting up to 45 lbs. may be required or higher weights with assistance.
• Starting May 7 2025 non-affiliated individuals requesting access will need a REAL ID-compliant drivers license or another acceptable form of identification to access CNRMA Installations. (review required documents section for more information.)

Qualifications

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge skills and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.

A qualified candidate must possess:

Must be skilled in handling the controls for starting stopping backing and driving the vehicle in a safe manner and be able to operate a manual transmission if applicable. You must know the height width length and weight of vehicles to judge overhead and side clearances turning radius braking distance and the safest distance to be maintained from preceding vehicles. Must know how to determine the shortest and safest route and be able to recognize hazardous conditions and change routes to avoid these conditions.

Must be thoroughly familiar with vehicle assigned in order to assess appropriate fitness for travel tire pressure fluid levels etc. to schedule preventative maintenance and to identify and report broken or inoperable accessories and/or equipment. Must be thoroughly knowledgeable of safety rules and regulations.

Must be able to demonstrate tact and good customer service. Must be able to ensure good order and discipline over a crowd of people and ensure safety procedures and legal requirements are always enforced.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

Additional information

Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.

Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.

Some positions have special requirements. Selection may be tentative pending the completion of these requirements. Applicants may be required to submit proof of education participate in medical screening drug testing etc. All selections are contingent upon satisfactory employment reference checks. Employment is subject to successful National Agency Background Check. Occupants of this position must maintain the privacy of official work information and data and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Required Experience:

IC

Job Tags

Full time, Immediate start, Shift work

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