Job Description
The New York Army National Guard is hiring a Motor Vehicle Operator (WG-5703-8) to join its Logistics section in Latham, NY.
In this role, you’ll operate and perform operator maintenance on straight-in-line trucks with a gross vehicle weight over 32,000 pounds, as well as truck tractors with semi-trailers or complete trailers and motor coaches.
You’ll transport personnel, supplies, materials, and equipment over interstate highways, tight country roads, and steep winding grades. This is a full-time, permanent National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service post.
It’s unseal to existing participants of the National Guard and Reserves, as well as those willing and eligible to join the New York National Guard.
If you’ve at least 12 months of know-how operating hefty trucks safely in complex traffic, this role presents steady federal employment with wrap up benefits.
Salary & Compensation
Salary: $27.94 - $32.59 per hour.
Qualification
This role demands present enlisted membership in the New York Army National Guard. You must have general expertise following instructions and safely operating equipment, plus 12 months of specialized background running and keeping up straight-in-line trucks over 32,000 pounds GVW, truck tractors with trailers, and motor coaches on varied roads.
- Military Grade: Enlisted (any rank) in the New York Army National Guard.
- General Know-how: Capacity to track instructions and safely run the category of equipment called for for the duties.
- Specialized Expertise: 12 months working and performing operator maintenance on straight-in-line trucks with GVW over 32,000 pounds.
- Background running truck tractors with semi-trailers or packed trailers.
- Know-how operating motor coaches.
- Expertise driving on interstate highways, limited country roads, and steep winding grades.
- Background driving without mishap in intricate traffic situations.
- Must be a existing participant of the National Guard or Reserves, or willing and eligible to join the NYNG.
- Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Solution.
- Education isn’t needed for this role.
Role Responsibilities
Work straight-in-line trucks (GVW >32,000 lbs) to transport personnel, supplies, materials, or equipment.
- Run truck tractors with semi-trailers or full trailers.
- Work motor coaches for personnel transport.
- Perform operator maintenance on assigned vehicles, covering pre-trip inspections and elementary repairs.
- Run interstate highways, tight country roads, and steep winding grades safely.
- Drive in involved traffic situations without mishap.
- Load and unload cargo, securing proper weight distribution and securement.
- Keep up vehicle logs and report any mechanical problems.
Conditions & Requirements
Present membership in the New York Army National Guard is called for before appointment.
- Must wear the military uniform while on task.
- Acceptance of this excepted offering role constitutes concurrence with military membership needs.
- May demand to finish a two-year trial period.
- Participation in straight deposit is mandatory.
- Must have a legitimate state driver's license for the state of residence or principal employment.
- Subject to irregular and overtime hours, including compensatory time.
- This is a Testing Designated Post (TDP
- pre-employment and random drug testing needed.
- Must obtain or previously possess a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) within one year if called for.
- Covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (Lautenberg Amendment
- conviction may disqualify.
Benefits
Complete federal upsides package covering health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) with Thrift Savings Strategy (TSP) and employer matching.
- Paid annual depart, sick exit, and federal holidays.
- Access to military advantages as a National Guard member, such as tuition assistance and retirement.
- Secure full-time employment with the U.S. State.
How You Will Be Evaluated
Your resume and supporting documents will be reviewed to decide if you meet the minimum qualifications.
- If minimally qualified, your resume will be compared to your responses on the online assessment questionnaire.
- If you rate yourself higher than supported by your submission, your responses may be adjusted or you may be excluded.
- Top qualified candidates will be referred to the selecting authorized for employment consideration.
- Evaluation centers on competencies: Aptitude to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles), Ability to Deal with Weights and Loads, and Attention to Element.
Required Documents
In-depth resume (maximum 2 pages) such as employer, post title, dates (month/year), responsibilities, and know-how. Involve military rank/grade if relevant.
- Existing federal employees: Most current SF-50 showing permanent tenure and highest grade held (no award SF-50 accepted).
- Former federal employees: Separation SF-50 showing permanent status and last performance appraisal with rating of Completely Thriving or equivalent.
- If relying on education (not suitable here), transcripts from accredited institutions.
- Any other supporting documents as specified in the announcement.
How to Apply
To register, log into your the formal submission portal account (or create one if you don't have it). Unseal the announcement and click the 'Put in' button to access the online submission and Occupational Questionnaire. Follow the prompts to choose your resume and upload any needed supporting documents. Finalize the online submission, verify your documents are included, and send in your package before 11:59 PM (EST).
Additional Information
This is a Title 32 Excepted Solution role, not subject to competitive civil offering rules.
- The role is based at 330 Old Niskayuna Road, Latham, NY 12110.
- Telework isn’t on offer for this role.
- If you aren’t certain you’re eligible for military membership, contact a National Guard recruiter before registering.
- The duties may considerably bearing the environment; you must uphold awareness of environmental responsibilities.
- Contact the New York HRO at [email protected] with questions.
- This vacancy doesn’t encounter criteria for appointment of annuitants.
- Selectee must wear the military uniform.
About Company
The New York Army National Guard is a reserve component of the U.S. Army, providing trained units and personnel for domestic emergencies and federal missions. The Logistics section oversees supply, transportation, and maintenance operations to back readiness. This Motor Vehicle Operator post is portion of that logistics team, making sure equipment and personnel shift safely and efficiently. Operating here means serving your state and country though gaining valuable weighty vehicle expertise and federal gains.
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FAQs
Do I need to be a present participant of the New York National Guard to put in?
Yes, this role requires present membership in the New York Army National Guard. If you aren’t yet a participant, you must be willing and eligible to join before appointment. Contact a National Guard recruiter if you’ve questions about eligibility.
What sort of trucks will I be driving in this Motor Vehicle Operator role?
You’ll run straight-in-line trucks with a gross vehicle weight over 32,000 pounds, truck tractors with semi-trailers or full trailers, and motor coaches. The role involves driving on interstate highways, narrow country roads, and steep winding grades.
Is there a maximum length for the resume?
Yes, your resume must be no more than two pages extended. If it exceeds two pages, it won’t relocate forward in the qualification workflow. Involve applicable expertise, employer names, position titles, dates (month/year), responsibilities, and your military rank or grade if relevant.
Will I be required to obtain a drug test?
Yes, this is a Testing Designated Role (TDP). You must pass a pre-employment drug test and participate in random drug testing as a condition of employment.
Can I telework or perform remotely?
No, telework isn’t open for this role. You’ll work on-site at the Logistics facility in Latham, NY.
What happens after I send in my submission?
You’ll obtain a confirmation email. The Human References Office will evaluate your submission to work out if you gather the qualifications. If you’re among the top candidates, you’ll be referred to the selecting formal. You can review your submission status in your the authorized submission portal account.