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Motor Vehicle Operator (Fire) - Direct Hire Authority

Fairbanks, Alaska, USA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$34.35/hr - $40.10/hr

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking a Motor Vehicle Operator to join their team in Fairbanks, AK. The role involves maintaining supplies, completing vehicle reports, safely transporting hazardous materials, and performing vehicle inspections and maintenance.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Maintains a stock of expendable supplies at each building including but not limited to, bathroom supplies, powders, wax, cleaning soaps, cleaning tools, and equipment

Completes vehicle reports, manifests, and performs vehicle inspections

Loads and unloads cargo by hand and forklift. Ensures cargo is appropriately secured

Safely transports various types of hazardous materials

Completes safety and operator preventative maintenance inspections

Qualification

Alaska Class A CDLHazardous materials handlingForklift operationVehicle inspectionsDependabilityFollow instructionsReliability

Required

U.S. Citizenship is required

You must possess a current Alaska Class A Commercial Driver's License with endorsements for air brakes, hazardous materials, tank truck and largest size passenger vehicles

You must pass a pre-employment physical

Applicant(s) tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use and to pass the test prior to appointment

This position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use

You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement

Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision

Work involves reaching, bending, turning, or moving hands, feet and legs to operate hand and foot controls

Frequently lifts, moves, or carries items weighing up to 150 pounds while handling cargo

Makes couplings between vehicle and towed equipment and secures cargo with chains, binders and straps requiring moderate physical effort

The MVO is required to work outside and is exposed to bad weather conditions while loading and unloading cargo and while performing vehicle inspections and maintenance

May be exposed to loud noises from trucks, helicopters and other aircraft

Drives in different types of traffic and weather conditions including heavy smoke and is exposed to the possibility of serious accidents while driving, or when loading and unloading vehicles

The MVO is subject to cuts, bruises, sprains, or broken bones as a result of accidents while driving, or when loading and unloading vehicles

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) i.e. gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, safety toe boots, etc. is required