(OCEANA NAVY INN) MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR

Job Summary

Operates a tractor trailer semitrailer or combination vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of more than 32,000 lbs.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Drives vehicles used primarily for transporting supplies and other materials to and from NEXCOM Hospitality Group NHG properties.

• May be required to pick up freight from commercial firms en route using public roads and highways. May be required to back-haul hazardous material.
• Operates trucks or truck tractors with trailer or semitrailer coupled by means of a turntable fifth wheel or pintle pivot hook and or tandem rig consisting of either a single trailer or two trailers in tow. Vehicles are equipped with air brake connections between the truck or truck tractor and trailer or semitrailer driving controls include gear shift lever brake pedal accelerator clutch and air brake control and levers for supplying power to the driving wheels.
• Loads and unloads vehicle as required ensures cargo is properly located distributed for even weight and secured and that vehicle is not- loaded beyond capacity. Signs for and obtains receipts for cargo notes over short or damaged merchandise.
• Completes pre and post trips inspection reports and performs preventive maintenance on assigned vehicle or vehicle being utilized for that day s work.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL EFFORT :

A great deal of physical effort is required to turn large and heavy vehicles and to operate the additional controls and two braking systems. Making couplings between vehicle and towed equipment requires moderate physical effort in that heavy chains bars hooks etc. must be lifted and properly secured. Moderate physical effort is required in the occasional handling of objects weighing up to 40 pounds while loading and unloading cargo.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Works outside and is occasionally exposed to bad weather conditions while loading and unloading vehicles. Drives in all types of weather and traffic and is exposed to the possibility of serious accidents from the vehicle jackknifing. Is subject to cuts bruises and broken bones as a result of accidents while driving or when loading and unloading vehicles.

JOB REQUIREMENTS :

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS :

Associate must receive HazMat training within 90 days of hire per Department of Transportation regulations.

Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the applicant fails to report to the scheduled drug test appointment. Incumbents of drug testing designated positions will be subject to random testing. Drug test results will be provided to the employing activity command

GENERAL EXPERIENCE

One year of experience that provided the knowledge and ability to perform the duties of operating a large vehicle.

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE

One year of high school education may be substituted for 3 months of general experience up to a High School Diploma or GED for one year of general experience.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

Three years of experience operating a large vehicle with a gross vehicle weight between 26,000 lbs. to 32,000 lbs. Possession of a valid state commercial driver s license CDL with a class A endorsement for tractor trailers and combination vehicles. Must meet Department of Transportation DOT physical and medical requirements and pass a pre-employment drug screening. Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the applicant fails to report to the scheduled drug test appointment. Incumbents of drug testing designated positions will be subject to random testing. Drug test results will be provided to the employing activity command.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Driving requires physical effort in operating turning backing and controlling vehicles which carry heavy loads. May lift and carry supplies and material over 100 pounds with assistance.

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