Motor Vehicle Operating
Position Overview
DOI sites, from parks to refuges to reservoirs, use skilled Motor Vehicle Operators to safely move people, equipment and materials where they need to be. They really do help drive the DOI mission every day.
This position is represented at the following bureaus
Candidate Description
The ideal candidate is dependable, can obtain and maintain a Driver’s License, and is able to concentrate and operate vehicles safely in a variety of road and traffic conditions.
Work Environment
Work is performed outdoors in all types of traffic, weather, and road conditions.
Minimum Education Requirements
Licensure requirements
Career Level Requirements
Responsibilities by Level
Entry:
- Driving cars, vans, pickup trucks up to 10,000 lbs
- Loading, unloading and transporting people, materials
Mid:
- Driving cars, vans, pickup trucks up to 10,000 lbs
- Loading, unloading and transporting people, materials
Journey:
- Operating cargo vans, dump trucks, tractors or other vehicles over 10,000 lbs
- Operating airboats or other watercraft up to 22 feet
- Ensures that loads are properly distributed and secured from shifting
Senior:
- Towing or delivering equipment or material to various work sites
- Driving on rough, unimproved roads
- Maneuvering oversized vehicles on narrow, winding roads
Strengths by Level
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Attention to DetailIs thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.Show Tool TipEntry 2Mid 3-4Journey 5-6Senior 7-10
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FlexibilityIs open to change and new information; adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles; effectively deals with ambiguity.Show Tool TipEntry 2Mid 3-4Journey 5-6Senior 7-10
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Problem SolvingIdentifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.Show Tool TipEntry 2Mid 3-4Journey 5-6Senior 7-10
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ReasoningIdentifies rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions.Show Tool TipEntry 2Mid 3-4Journey 5-6Senior 7-10
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ResilienceDeals effectively with pressure; remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity. Recovers quickly from setbacks.Show Tool TipEntry 2Mid 3-4Journey 5-6Senior 7-10
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Teaching OthersHelps others learn through formal or informal methods; identifies training needs; provides constructive feedback; coaches others on how to perform tasks; acts as a mentor.Show Tool TipEntry 2Mid 3-4Journey 5-6Senior 7-10
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TeamworkEncourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.Show Tool TipEntry 2Mid 3-4Journey 5-6Senior 7-10
Common Pathways
Candidates who made this career change most commonly held these occupations...
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