Motor Vehicle Operator (Towing) NA-07

Clarification from the agency

United States (U.S.) Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.

• Safely operates platform trucks (tow truck) throughout the installation, public roads, and city streets in all types of traffic conditions. Safely operates roll back wrecker and fork lift.
• Transports vehicles, supplies, and various types of materials and large items that fit a platform truck to various facilities. Responsible for loading and unloading cargo and materials, securing and transporting vehicles.
• Completes paperwork regarding wreck and/or impounded vehicles to include occasionally taking payment of services provided. Ensures vehicle is not loaded beyond the rated capacity by checking cargo papers and by visual observation.
• Responsible for filling out driver's accident report in case of accident. Performs driver's maintenance in accordance with established rules and regulations. Completes trip tickets and preventive maintenance service records.
• Assists with abandoned vehicle auctions as directed. Keeps impound and wrecked vehicle lot organized and clean. Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• Physical Effort: Light physical effort is required in reaching, bending, turning, or moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to operate hand and foot controls.
• Moderate physical effort is required in making couplings and maneuvering the longer and heavier vehicles to be towed, handling objects weighing up to 40 pounds, and occasionally heavier objects weighing up to 55 pounds with assistance.
• Working Conditions: Drives outside in all kinds of weather in all types of traffic at highway speeds over complicated road and interchange systems
• Exposed to dirt and fumes, and the possibility of cuts, bruises, and broken bones as a result of accidents while driving or from falling objects when loading and unloading towing material.
• Normal Duty Hours are from 0800 to 1400 Monday - Friday. Drivers will also be required to work a rotating on-call shift that can include nights, weekends and holiday hours.
• Subject to satisfactory completion of all required pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2 to include a Tier 1 background investigation and a physical examination.
• Maintains a valid Class D driver’s license with F endorsement issued by the state in which employed.
• Must be able to frequently handle objects weighing up to 40 pounds or 55 pounds with assistance. A pre-employment physical is required.
• This position is covered by the DA Drug-Free Federal Workplace Program. This position has critical safety or security responsibilities and as such has been designated as a testing designated position (TDP).
• Incumbent is required to sign DA Form 5019-R. As a condition of employment, incumbent of a TDP is subject to a random drug test that occurs without suspicion that a particular individual is using illegal drugs.

Qualifications

Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.

A qualified candidate must possess the following:

• Applicant must possess a valid Class D driver's license with F endorsement issued by the state in which employed.
• Must have 12 months of acceptable work experience operating a vehicle having the capacity and gear ratios of the type(s) of vehicles which he/she may be required to operate.
• Knowledge of loading/unloading cargo capacity.
• Knowledge of the processing of wreck and impounded vehicles.

In addition to the above qualifications, candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered "Highly Preferred" or "Best Qualified":

• Possesses experience operating wreckers and recovering cars and trucks from accident scenes and/or removing abandoned vehicles from various locations.
• Possesses a valid Class A or B Commercial drivers license.

***Applicants that meet the highly preferred criteria will be referred to management for consideration first. All others will be referred if management does not make a selection from the highly preferred list.

***PLEASE NOTE: Your resume must reflect the qualifications stated in the announcement and questionnaire to be rated eligible. You must also include the highly preferred criteria in your resume, if applicable.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your Application Matters: How We Will Review It

We want to help you put your best foot forward! Please take time to carefully follow all application instructions - missing information or skipped steps could impact your eligibility.

• Your application will be thoughtfully reviewed to see how well your experience and qualifications align with the requirements listed in this announcement. This includes your resume, supporting documents, and responses to the assessment questionnaire.
• We will consider your responses to our application questionnaire.
• If you're tentatively qualified, we'll take a closer look to ensure your questionnaire responses match the experience reflected in your resume and documentation.

Note: If it's later found that qualifications or experience were overstated, it may affect your consideration for the position - so honesty and clarity are key.

Understanding Eligibilities: What You Can Claim When Applying

When you apply for a federal position through USAJOBS or USA Staffing, you may be eligible for selection preference or priority consideration based on your background or status. These eligibilities can improve your chances of being considered or referred for a position.

Depending on your situation, you may be able to claim one or more of the following eligibilities:

• NAF Preference 1 Spouse Employment Preference (SEP)
• NAF Preference 2 Involuntarily Separated From the Military (ISMP)
• NAF Priority Consideration 1 Business Based Action (BBA)
• NAF Priority Consideration 2 Former NAF Employee (FNE)/Current NAF (CNE)/Current APF Employee (CAE)
• NAF Priority Consideration 3 Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV) (Includes spouses and parents)

Tip: Be sure to review each eligibility question carefully and provide the required documentation. Claiming an eligibility without proper support may affect your application status. Looking for more details? Refer to the Who Gets Initial Consideration (Selection Preferences) and the What Other Considerations are Available sections of our Applicant Information Kit.

About Your Resume

• Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two pages or less and it must support the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes must adhere to the two-page limit and must be legible so they can be reviewed for eligibility, minimum qualifications, and other position requirements listed in this job opportunity announcement. For additional information on the two-page resume limit, refer to:
  • https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/merit-hiring-plan-resources/applicant-guidance-on-the-two-page-resume-limit/.
• Your resume must be 5 megabytes (MB) or less. We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to preserve formatting and page count (https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit).
• Please do not include photographs, personal images or other inappropriate content in your application materials.

Expedite Your Hiring

• To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including contact information (name, email, phone number) for professional references in your resume.

Required Documents

• Required documents may vary based on the requirements for the position. The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:

• Valid Class D driver’s license with F Endorsement
• Resume

Other Accepted Documents

• Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:

• Cover Letter
• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• Diploma/ GED
• License
• DA Form 3434 for Current and Former NAF Preference
• References or letters of recommendation
• Marriage Certificate for Spousal Preference, if applicable
• Valid Class D driver’s license with F Endorsement
• Class A or B Commercial driver's license
• PCS Orders
• Professional Certification
• Proof of Enrollment
• Resume
• Separation Notice (RIF)
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
• Transcript

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