Motor Vehicle Operator NA-07
Hawaii National Park, Hawaii
Salary: $26.84 – $31.32
per hour
(NA-7)
Salary context
Based on 34 hourly jobs in the same occupational series. This role pays around the middle of similar positions.
Job Details
Position Overview
This position is located at Kilauea Military Camp (KMC) Hawaii National Park, Big Island, Hawaii....Incentives and Bonuses
- Incentives will not be paid.
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.
Duties
- Drives passenger buses regardless of gross vehicle weight and various types of trucks such as platform trucks, van trucks, stake trucks, dump trucks, and trash removal trucks weighing from 26,000 to 32,000.
- Assists with loading and unloading cargo and materials. Ensures vehicle is not loaded beyond the rated capacity by checking cargo papers and by visual observation. Completes trip tickets and preventive maintenance service records.
- Ensures vehicle is not loaded beyond the rated capacity by checking cargo papers and by visual observation. Completes trip tickets and preventive maintenance service records.
- Fills out driver's accident report in case of accident. Performs driver's maintenance in accordance with established rules and regulations.
- The operator receives instructions from the supervisor or dispatcher as to the type of vehicle to be operated, destination, purpose, deadline, and work to be done.
Qualifications & Requirements
Resume: Your resume Must NOT exceed two pages. Resume should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable.A qualified candidate must possess the following:
Minimum Qualification Criteria
- High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma.
- Ability to communicate in English at a level to assure the duties described can be accomplished in a safe and satisfactory manner.
- Demonstrated skills in successfully operating standard tools.
- Experience in accomplishing the types of duties described in this job.
- Requires a valid state driver's license to operate a 15 passenger vehicle OR requires a commercial drivers license (CDL) with no restrictions to operate a 24 passenger vehicle.
**Resume MUST clearly reflect the knowledge and experience listed under the minimum qualifications criteria above.
Conditions of Employment
- Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
- Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
- A one-year probationary period may be required.
- Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
- Drives outside in all kinds of weather in all types of traffic at highway speeds over complicated road and interchange systems.
- Exposed to dirt and fumes, and the possibility of cuts, bruises, and broken bones as a result of accidents while driving or from falling objects when loading and unloading the vehicle.
- All required pre-employment background checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2 to include a Tier 1 background investigation and physical examination.
- This position has critical safety or security responsibilities and as such has been designated as a testing designated position (TDP).
- As a condition of employment, incumbent of a TDP is subject to a random drug test that occurs without suspicion that a particular individual is using illegal drugs.
- This position is covered by the DA Drug-Free Federal Workplace Program. Incumbent is required to sign DA Form 5019-R.
- Incumbent must be available to work shifts during the week to include, nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Possession of a valid State Driver's License or CDL to operate a government vehicle with a capacity for transporting 24 passengers is required.
- Skill and Knowledge: Knowledge of height, weight, width, and length of vehicle in order to judge overhead and side clearances, turning radius and braking distance. Knowledge of safety rules and traffic regulations.
- Selected applicant must successfully pass a Medical Physical Examination.
Evaluations
Your Application Matters: How We Will Review ItWe want to help you put your best foot forward! Please take time to carefully follow all application instructions - missing information or skipped steps could impact your eligibility.
- Your application will be thoughtfully reviewed to see how well your experience and qualifications align with the requirements listed in this announcement. This includes your resume, supporting documents, and responses to the assessment questionnaire.
- We will consider your responses to our application questionnaire.
- If you're tentatively qualified, we'll take a closer look to ensure your questionnaire responses match the experience reflected in your resume and documentation.
Understanding Eligibilities: What You Can Claim When Applying
When you apply for a federal position through USAJOBS or USA Staffing, you may be eligible for selection preference or priority consideration based on your background or status. These eligibilities can improve your chances of being considered or referred for a position.
Depending on your situation, you may be able to claim one or more of the following eligibilities:
- NAF Preference 1 Spouse Employment Preference (SEP)
- NAF Preference 2 Involuntarily Separated From the Military (ISMP)
- NAF Priority Consideration 1 Business Based Action (BBA)
- NAF Priority Consideration 2 Former NAF Employee (FNE)/Current NAF (CNE)/Current APF Employee (CAE)
- NAF Priority Consideration 3 Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV) (Includes spouses and parents)
If you are claiming any of the above eligibilities, your supporting documentation must be received at the time of application.
Tip: Be sure to review each eligibility question carefully and provide the required documentation. Claiming an eligibility without proper support may affect your application status. Looking for more details? Refer to the Who Gets Initial Consideration (Selection Preferences) and the What Other Considerations are Available sections of our Applicant Information Kit.
Required Documents
About Your Resume- Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two pages or less and it must support the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes must adhere to the two-page limit and must be legible so they can be reviewed for eligibility, minimum qualifications, and other position requirements listed in this job opportunity announcement. For additional information on the two-page resume limit, refer to:
- https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/merit-hiring-plan-resources/applicant-guidance-on-the-two-page-resume-limit/.
- Your resume must be 5 megabytes (MB) or less. We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to preserve formatting and page count (https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit).
- Please do not include photographs, personal images or other inappropriate content in your application materials.
- To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including contact information (name, email, phone number) for professional references in your resume.
- Required documents may vary based on the requirements for the position. The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:
- Diploma/ GED
- License
- Resume
Other Accepted Documents
- Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:
- Cover Letter
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- Diploma/ GED
- License
- DA Form 3434
- Proof of Marriage (if name is not on orders)
- PCS Orders
- Resume
- Separation Notice (RIF)
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
How to Apply
You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:1. Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Announcement number O3NAFEW-26-13034541. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 10/21/2026 to receive consideration.
- Click Apply to access the online application.
- You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
- Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to include in your application.
- Reminder: Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two (2) pages or less. Please review the Required Documents section of this announcement for more details.
- You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
- You will be taken to the online application which you must complete to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account and designate the document type when submitting your application.
- It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that the application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
- Click this link to preview the application:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13034541.
- Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found at https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us.
- To verify of check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status, and the date it was last updated. For information on what each application status means, visit https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.
1. Application Review
- Once you submit your application, the system will automatically review your answers to the application questionnaire to determine if you meet the basic qualifications for the job.
- If you meet the qualifications, your application will move to the next step, where our HR representatives will carefully review your experience, skills, education (if applicable), and how well you match the job requirements.
- If you provided an email address, you'll receive a confirmation email letting you know we've received your application.
- As your application moves through the hiring process, we'll send you updates and notifications via email.
- Processing times may vary, but we'll do our best to keep you informed every step of the way.
1. Check Your Contact Information
- If your contact information changes after the job announcement closes, let us know as soon as possible.
- Double-check that your email address is accurate and that your inbox can receive messages from us,
- Make sure your mailbox isn't full and check your spam or junk folder to avoid missing important updates about your application.
- Want to stay ahead in the hiring process? In your USAJOBS profile, you can sign up to receive text alerts about jobs you applied to or tasks you need to complete.
We're excited about your interest in this position and look forward to reviewing your application!
Source: Data sourced from USAJOBS