Motor Vehicle Operator - Washington, United States - Department of Buildings

Department of Buildings

Verified Company

Washington, United States

3 days ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

This is a position for a Motor Vehicle Operator within the Housing Rehabilitation and Abatement Unit within the Department of Buildings (DOB).

The Housing Rehabilitation and Abatement Unit is responsible for correcting any violations on residential and commercial properties that have been cited for such violations as: excessive grass, weeds, properties that are open and accessible to the public within the community and presents a safety concern and clearing trash from properties that are mostly vacant and/or blighted.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The incumbent for this position works as a Motor Vehicle Operator operating gasoline and diesel powered vehicles with gross vehicle weights of more than 26,001 pounds, capable of carrying loads weighing four (4) tons, i.e., lift gate open body, compactor, or other types of links which have two (2) or more gear ranges capable of providing six (6) or more forward speeds and have six (6) or more driving wheels.

Operator checks vehicles at the beginning and end of shift to ensure equipment is operable and adequate fuel, engine oil, hydraulic oil, water and tire pressure levels are maintained.

At the end of a shift, incumbent reports any repair or maintenance needs. Completes daily vehicle and route reports, including transfer station receipts when appropriate, and submits them to supervisor. Operator is continuously alert for pedestrians and obstructions.

JOB ELEMENTS
ABILITY TO DO WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION

Operaton of Motor Vehicles

Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order)

Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation)

Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles)

Reliability and Dependability as a Motor Vehicle Operator

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Incumbent must possess a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's Permit/License.

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) (Class A or B) Preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT

Incumbent is required to participate in extreme weather condition declared by the agency Director and/or the Mayor of the District of Columbia.

OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS

Pay Plan, Series and Grade:

RW

Promotion Potential:
No known promotion potential

Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union): This position is covered under a collective bargaining unit and you may be required to pay an agency service fee through direct payroll deduction.