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Motor Vehicle Operator Job Overview
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement -09/15/2026- unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT) Operation of Motor Vehicles Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles) Ability to Operate Safely (Non-motor Vehicles) Work Practices (Including Keeping Things Neat, Clean, and in Order) Reliability and Dependability Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Related to Mobile Equipment Operation) Your resume must clearly show that you are able to perform motor vehicle operations with full supervision such as: Operating gasoline or diesel-powered heavy equipment; The use of motor vehicles of more the 26,000 pounds capacity to transport material to and from the work site; Operating a front-end loader, and trucks of more the 26,000 pounds capacity with snow plows and/or blowers, liquid tanks, and salt spreaders. If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. Your resume must support your response to the assessment questionnaire, and if it does not, your application will be marked as not eligible. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors. You must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all of the job elements to be considered qualified for this position. Volunteer Experience: 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.