USAJOBS · 2 months ago
Motor Vehicle Operator (Fire) - Direct Hire Authority
Fairbanks, Alaska, USA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$34.35/hr - $40.10/hrThe 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.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
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
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
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