Motor Vehicle Operator (MVO)

To qualify for this WG-07 MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR position you must demonstrate:
(1)a valid Class B, State of Maryland (or equal) Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
(2) the Screen Out AND
(3) the five individual Job Elements

(1) SCREEN OUT: ABILITY TO PERFORM MVO WORK WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION

RESPONSIBILITY: Operates large trucks, up to and including 17-1/2 ton capacity and up to 45-passenger buses for the transportation of personnel, supplies, mail and equipment between SSA's Baltimore and DC offices and other destinations as requested.

REQUIREMENT: You must demonstrate fundamental knowledge, skills and abilities sufficient to perform the work of the- MVO trade.

At a minimum, your work must not require more than regular spot checks or guidance during progress and upon completion.

(2) JOB ELEMENTS: Describe duties you perform that show you have (at a minimum):

-- general skill in maneuvering large trucks and passenger busses on familiar public roads and highways under favorable circumstances and normal road conditions

-- ability to follow planned routes, recognize the need for routine vehicle maintenance, complete driver reports and assist with loading and arranging cargo, as requested and under general supervision

-- basic understanding of common instructions pertaining to roads and driving large motor vehicles (for example, written or verbal directions, standard traffic and road signs or basic guidelines for loading/unloading of cargo) and ability to apply this information as requested and under general supervision.

-- ability to apply common safety requirements while operating large-motor-vehicles as evidenced by my satisfactory record of safe driving assignments

-- an adequate record of adherence to established times, routes and stops while safely and efficiently transporting passengers and/or cargo

YOUR RESUME MUST SPECIFICALLY ADDRESS THE SCREEN OUT AND JOB ELEMENTS FOR THIS POSITION.

Reviewers can only rate you on the information you provide; if duties you perform are missing or incomplete, you may be rated ineligible.

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

CONDITIONS OF POSITION:
Due to the nature of work in this position, the following conditions are essential for successful performance, and you must fully comply with these conditions to meet performance requirements.

(1) Must be able to perform work without more than normal supervision.

(2) MVOs in this position must possess and maintain an active Class B, State of Maryland (or equal) Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

(3) Moderate to heavy physical effort is used in handling of objects weighing up to 40 pounds and occasionally handling objects weighing over 70 pounds.

(4) Medium physical effort is required in reaching, bending, turning, or moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to operate hand and foot controls.

(5) Must be able to sit and drive for long periods.

(6) Must have coordination of eyesight, hands, and feet and normal, natural, or corrected vision.

(7) Drives in all types of traffic and weather and is exposed to the possibility of serious accidents.

(8) Is subject to cuts, bruises, and broken bones as a result of accidents while driving.

(9) Works in all weather conditions, usually inside an enclosed vehicle, but are occasionally exposed to bad weather conditions.

(10) May have to make emergency repairs in rain, snow, or other unpleasant conditions.

(11) MVOs in this position are required to work a flexible fixed shift.

Information on Federal Wage System Qualifications can be found at Office of Personnel Management's Federal Wage System Qualifications Standards