Title: MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR (LAUNDRY MACHINE OPERATOR) Location: United States-Illinois-Great Lakes Job Number: 240000JO Why the Navy Exchange Service Command? While some may serve overseas for our country, we hold down the fort – we serve the men and women who wear the flag – America’s strength, America’s heart. We are here to guide them, and deliver our service members and their families the tools they need to do what they love to do. You can expect an unforgettable, dynamic, and competitive work environment. The Benefits begin DAY ONE: We know you work hard, and cultivate the very best solutions for your family – and that’s why the benefits we offer, you won’t find anywhere else: We offer a competitive federal salary beginning at the Non-Appropriated Fund NF-01 level depending on experience Did we mention, your Benefits begin on DAY ONE ? Federal Healthcare benefits Dental, Vision, 401(k) & Pension Plan Accrual of paid time off at DAY ONE Tuition reimbursement program Continuity Programs for Military Spouses Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligible* after qualifying years of service Tax Free shopping, worldwide, at any Navy Exchange location Because here at the Navy Exchange Service Command, there’s no such thing as tomorrow – there’s only today. GET AFTER IT. Seize the opportunity to grow and be community driven, too. Build a mission driven life. Mission: YOU . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9h1WLIY3hT8 – Heroes Welcome Job Summary : Operates a gasoline or diesel powered vehicle with gross vehicle weight of more than 10 000 pounds and up to 26 000 pounds primarily to pick-up and or deliver of supplies garments and articles. Operates commerical laundry equipment. Duties and Responsibilities: Operates a motor vehicle for pick-up and delivery of soiled linen and distribution of clean linen and supplies. Loads and unloads vehicle as required assures that laundry supplies are properly distributed and that vehicle is not loaded beyond capacity. Signs for and obtains receipt for merchandise and articles being received. Checks to insure that loads conform to receipts. Insures that merchandise is protected from damage or bad weather. Completes trip tickets and driver accident reports. May also drive other types and size vehicles for which qualified and licensed when required. - Completes pre and post trips inspection reports and performs preventive maintenance on assigned vehicle or vehicle being utilized for that days work . - Performs duties in the Laundry Area such as washing garments and articles i.e. towels gowns blankets spreads rugs jackets etc. by operating a number of machines e.g. washers tumblers extractors dryers etc. Sorting and weighing garments and loading into washers manually. Prepares formulas for the various types and degrees of soiled laundry following established instructions. Processing laundry types ensuring differences in water temperatures number and timing of cycles and addition of compounds and conditioners at various stages. At completion of cycle unloads laundry and places in extractors and or tumblers. Places wet garments in dryers utilizing separate compartments and sets timer based on type of garments etc. Removes and places in baskets for further processing i.e. folding pressing . - Maintains working areas in a clean and orderly manner. - Works under the general supervision of a designated supervisor who makes assignments. Controls consists of specific instructions at the time vehicle is dispatched. Driver s ability is regularly observed and evaluated. Vehicle is intermittently spot checked for abuse and accomplishment of preventive maintenance trip tickets are checked for compliance with regulations and completeness. Laundry work is reviewed for cleanliness neatness and customer satisfaction. PHYSICAL EFFORT Moderate physical effort is required in maneuvering the controls to operate the vehicle and in handling objects weighing up to 40 pounds and occasionally heavier with assistance while loading and unloading cargo. LAUNDRY WORK Ability to pull wet laundry from the washer push heavy carts of wet laundry from the washer push heavy carts of wet laundry and lift bundles weighing over 50 pounds. WORKING CONDITIONS Works outside and is occasionally exposed to bad weather while loading and unloading vehicles. Is subject to cuts bruises and broken bones as a result of accidents while driving or when loading and unloading vehicles. Is exposed to the possibility of serious accidents while driving in all types of traffic and weather. LAUNDRY WORK Laundry area is very noisy and usually hot and humid. Workers are constantly exposed to the possibility of bruises from moving carts or falls on wet floors in the washing area. - Performs other related duties as assigned. JOB REQUIREMENTS 1. Must possess a valid state driver s license or a valid commercial driver s license CDL . Note Associate must possess a CDL with a class B endorsement if operating a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of at least 26 000 lbs. even on an occasional basis. Incumbent must meet DOT physical and medical requirements and pass a preemmployment drug screening. 2. Must possess the knowledge and skills necessary to operate a motor vehicle safely. TRAINING REQUIREMENT Associate must receive HazMat 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. MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN OR HAVE LIVED IN THE U.S. FOR THREE YEARS. Qualifications: GENERAL EXPERIENCE One year of experience that provided the knowledge and ability to perform the duties of operating a motor vehicle to transport items to and from various locations. SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE One year of high school education may be substituted for 3 months of general experience up to a High School Diploma or GED for one year of general experience. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE One year of experience operating a motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of more than 10 000 lbs. and up to 26 000 lbs. to transport items to and from various locations. Possession of a valid state driver s license or a valid commercial driver s license CDL . PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Moderate physical effort is required in maneuvering the controls to operate the vehicle and in handling objects weighing up to 40 pounds and occasionally heavier with assistance while loading and unloading cargo.