Motor Vehicle Operator (Laborer)

United States Space Force•Vandenberg — 747 Nebraska Ave, Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA 93437, US• Full Time

Posted 1 day ago• Technician

Compensation

$20.60/hour

Job Description

Summary

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Child and Youth Services Flight at Vandenberg AFB Youth Center.

Moderately to heavy physical effort is required in occasionally lifting and carrying heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and in pushing heavy furniture, loading carts, etc. Frequently lifts and carries objects weighing up to 40 pounds.

Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

03/03/2026 to 04/02/2026

Salary $20.60 to - $20.60 per hour Pay scale & grade NA 5

Location

Who Can Apply

Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.

Duties

Operates a variety of motor vehicles (approximate weight up to 10,0000 pounds) including 15 passenger vans and up to 44 passenger busses for the purpose of transporting adults and children to a variety location both on and off base. Also operates cargo vans, sedans and trucks. Performs daily operating maintenance on all vehicles such as checking fluid levels, air pressure, cleaning vehicles, and other minor repairs. Maintaining vehicle paperwork.

Responsible for pickup and delivery of supplies and equipment. Loads and unloads heavy boxes, bulky supplies, and materials to and from tracks, dollies, etc, moves heavy boxes, cartons, or luggage by hand, hand truck, or dolly; opens crates and boxes using crowbars and cuts bands using shears; stacks boxes and cartons where directed.

Responsible for grounds maintenance to include playgrounds, sports fields, gardens and yards. Polices surrounding outdoor areas picking up trash, pulling weeds and landscaping. Runs hand lawnmowers or (domestic type) powered lawnmowers, when this does not require heavy physical effort (for example, on steep grades); clears small trees and bushes, using handsaw, hatchet or clipper. Rakes leave or use a gas-powered leaf blower to clear poured in place surfacing (around play equipment) and sidewalks of sand and debris.

Takes clippings/debris to approved disposal sites. Cleans offices, storerooms, corridors, stairways and other areas. Sweeps, dry mops, scrubs, waxes and polishes floors. Dusts, waxes and polishes furniture. Empties wastebaskets. Polishes door knobs and other metal fixtures. Washes windows and blinds. Keeps restrooms in clean, orderly and sanitary conditions. Cleans mirrors, sinks and water fountains.

Replaces toilet tissue, hand soap and towels. Moves and arranges furniture as directed.

Notes condition of facilities and reports to supervisor items needing repaired. Act as a liaison between program and Civil Engineering to ensure work orders are placed and followed through until completion.Performs other related duties as required.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12902033

Requirements

This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain current record of immunization.
This position requires regular contact with children under the age of 18 and a favorable fitness determination to do so.
This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and one every three years thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position
This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
To be considered for this position, the applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or a Legal U.S. Resident for a minimum of 3 years and must reside in/around the area as noted in the Job Opportunity Announcement.

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 04/02/2026

Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience:
Must have skill in maneuvering and driving vehicles weighing up to 10,000 pounds.
Must have knowledge of defensive driving techniques and regulations.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Must be able to load and arrange cargo. Must be physically able to frequently handle objects weighing up to 40 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to exert light physical effort in reaching, bending, turning, or moving hands, feet, and legs to operate hand and foot controls.

Pre-Employment Task Requirement:

Must be able to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical.
Must be able to satisfactorily complete a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI).
"This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use."

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Evaluation

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

Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.,) for professional and personal references on your resume.

Required Documents

Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,). The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:

Resume

Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.

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

Cover Letter
DD-214/ Statement of Service
Diploma/ GED
Disability Letter (VA)
License
Other (1)
Other (2)
PCS Orders
Professional Certification
Proof of Marriage Status
Resume
Separation Notice (RIF)
SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
Transcript

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.