MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR (TITLE 32)

Motor Vehicle Operator

As a MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR, WG-5703-8, you will operate primarily straight-in-line trucks and/or truck tractors with semi-trailers which typically have an approximate gross vehicle weight (GVW) of more than 32,000 pounds; will be required to operate special purpose or auxiliary devices where a knowledge of such devices does not exceed the level of knowledge and skill required to operate the vehicle safely in complicated traffic situations; couple and uncouple the truck tractor and semi-trailer, or truck and trailer, and connects and disconnects the air brakes and electrical lines; maneuver vehicles within close tolerances when driving and backing over uneven ground, in narrow or congested areas, between buildings and other vehicles, between parked aircraft and when positioning vehicles at loading docks; drive tractor-trailer refueling trucks, they operate the vehicle's auxiliary pumping system and verify correct grade or mixture of fuel is pumped, that the receiving equipment is grounded and fuel tanks are not overfilled; record type and quantity of fuel delivered; check to ensure all cargo is secured to prevent shifting or falling in transit and to minimize the possibility of vehicle sway; select the safest, most direct and legally allowed route to be followed and identify alternative routes to be used in the event of an emergency; operate vehicles on interstate highways, winding roads, and steep grades and manipulates the dual braking system to prevent the semi-trailer or trailer from jackknifing; assure cargo is properly loaded, distributed and secured; perform operator maintenance on vehicles and trailers; ensure shipping and accounting documents are with the shipment and reflect actual condition, quantities and type of material, including manual turn in and issue documents; complete log books, maintenance records, reports and other transportation documents for accurate accounting; identify, inspect, and segregate equipment or material as it is received for obvious damage and needed repairs; prepare and submit requests for over-dimensional permits to Defense Movement Coordinator (DMC) for military movement involving military vehicles and through the Commercial Transportation Branch for non-military vehicles; coordinate with units, maintenance activities, Central Issue Facility (CIF), Defense Reutilization Management Office (DRMO), Property Book Office (PBO), and Single Stock Fund Activities for pick up and delivery; when appropriate, ensures transported items meet demilitarization standards (for example drainage statements, tanks are purged and weapons), and appropriate certification/verification accompanies the items; perform warehouse work, as required, to include issuing, receiving and inventorying equipment, supplies and materials; loading and unloading of trucks; storing and pulling warehouse stock; packing and unpacking material; and repairing or replacing items on equipment; operate electric, gasoline or diesel-powered forklift trucks; perform a variety of servicing and operator preventive maintenance work on assigned vehicles; accomplish the full spectrum of support for state and Federal National Guard operations, training, readiness missions, natural disasters, and Homeland Defense/Defense Support of Civil Authorities (HLD/DSCA); perform other duties as assigned.