Motor Vehicle Operator - West Coast Distribution Center - Chino (Full Time 35+ Hours

Job Description - MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR - WEST COAST DISTRIBUTION CENTER - CHINO (FULL TIME 35+ HOURS) (2600029Y)

2600029Y

United States-California-Chino

West Coast Distrib Ctr Chino Pay Range: $23.17

Operates a tractor trailer semitrailer or combination vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of more than 32,000 lbs.

• Vehicles are driven primarily for transporting merchandise supplies and other materials to and from Navy Exchanges.
• Operates trucks or truck tractors with trailer or semitrailer coupled by means of a turntable fifth wheel or pintle pivot hook and/or tandem rig consisting of either a single trailer or two trailers in tow. Vehicles have a gross vehicle weight of more than 32,000 lbs. They are also equipped with air brake connections between the truck or truck tractor and trailer or semitrailer.
  
  Driving controls include gear shift lever, brake pedal, accelerator, clutch, and air brake control and levers for supplying power to the driving wheels.
• Vehicles are used in over-the-road operations to transport merchandise supplies and materials to and from Navy Exchanges or other designated places. May be required to pick up freight from commercial firms en route using public roads and highways. May be required to back‑haul hazardous material.
• Loads and unloads vehicle as required, ensuring cargo is properly located and distributed for even weight and secured and that vehicle is not loaded beyond capacity. Signs for and obtains receipts for cargo, notes over short or damaged merchandise.
• Completes pre and post trip inspection reports and performs preventive maintenance on assigned vehicle or vehicle being utilized for that day’s work.
• Warehouse palletizes or bilks stock according to specified locations, restocks warehousing items and straightens stacks as directed, sorts out bad containers and restocks or takes to bin areas. Periodically checks bags or bins for mixed stock or incorrect locations, corrects or notifies supervisor of problems.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

A great deal of physical effort is required to turn large and heavy vehicles and to operate the additional controls and two braking systems. Making couplings between vehicle and towed equipment requires moderate physical effort in that heavy chains, bars, hooks, etc. must be lifted and properly secured. Moderate physical effort is required in the occasional handling of objects weighing up to 40 pounds while loading and unloading cargo.

Works outside and is occasionally exposed to bad weather conditions while loading and unloading vehicles. Drives in all types of weather and traffic and is exposed to the possibility of serious accidents from the vehicle jackknifing. Is subject to cuts, bruises, and broken bones as a result of accidents while driving or when loading and unloading vehicles.

• Must possess a valid state Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a Class A endorsement for tractor trailers, semi‑trailers, or combination vehicles.
• Must possess an H endorsement on their CDL, permitting transport of hazardous materials (Haz Mat).
• Must meet Department of Transportation physical and medical requirements and pass a pre‑employment drug screening.

Associate must receive Haz Mat training within 90 days of hire per Department of Transportation regulations. Successful completion of a pre‑employment drug test is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the applicant fails to report to the scheduled drug test appointment. Incumbents of drug testing designated positions will be subject to random testing. Drug test results will be provided to the employing activity command.

• Paid annual and sick leave
• Medical/dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Pension plan
• 401k savings plan
• Life insurance
• Tax free shopping privileges

One year of experience that provided the knowledge and ability to perform the duties of operating a tractor trailer, semitrailer, or combination vehicle.

One year of high school education may…