Vehicle Equipment Operator - State of North Carolina : Job Details

The Governor Morehead School for the Blind (GMS) is seeking applicants for a Vehicle Equipment Operator for the Maintenance department. Governor Morehead School is a residential school, responsible for providing educational instruction to visually impaired students in grades K-12 from across North Carolina.Work in this class involves the operation of vehicles and/or equipment in support of GMS. Position may operate a variety of vehicles/equipment in the performance of daily tasks, or may specialize in the operation of specific types of vehicles/equipment. Position areas supported may include but are not limited to: grounds maintenance, solid waste hauling, mail transport, cargo transport, etc. Positions may supervise temporaries or court-secured individuals in the performance of tasks. Safely and skillfully operates standard vehicles and/or equipment, which may include but is not limited to car, van, delivery truck, bus, tractor, mower, and various grounds maintenance equipment, in the performance of recurring tasks with established parameters and limited variety. Keeps vehicles or equipment clean, checks and maintains proper fluid levels. Identifies and informs supervisor of potential safety problems. Uses appropriate protective equipment in a safe manner. Reports needed repairs to supervisor. To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must document on the application that they possess all of the following:* Working knowledge of vehicle/equipment utilized in performance of daily tasks. * Ability to perform pre-operational checks of vehicles/equipment. Ability to accurately maintain standard mileage, cargo, and/or cash receipt records.* Ability to recognize emergency situations and follow appropriate procedures. * Working knowledge of applicable traffic laws and other established regulatory requirements for performance of daily tasks. * Ability to carry out oral and written instructions.Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Physical Requirements: HEAVY WORK - Exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. Work may be performed outside during all types of weather conditions. Position must be capable of working from elevated work platforms up to 60 feet in height. Able to work in small and confined spaces; ability to work on ladders for extended periods of time.All applicants must complete and submit a State application for employment using the NEOGOV Online Job Application System ( for the State of North Carolina. To receive credit for work history and credentials, the applicant must list the information on the online application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. GMS welcomes attached or incorporated resumes, cover letters and reference information, but these items will not be used for screening for qualifying credit. Please make sure the application is completed in full. If you put See Resume or See Attachment on your application instead of a completed application with detailed work duties, your application will NOT be accepted. Other attachments (except a DD-214 copy) will also be accepted, but not used in screening for qualifying credit.Applicants are required to scan and attach a copy of their DD-214 (Form 4 or Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) or discharge orders if they wish to obtain Veteran's preference.Reference checks will be performed on all selected candidates. If the position requires a background check and/or drug screening that will also be performed on all selected candidates.Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered Positions of Trust will be subject to a criminal background check.To check the status of an application, please log in to your NC Government Job Opportunities account and click Application Status . For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 877-###-####. If you have a technical issue with your Government Jobs account, please call their Help Line at 1-855-###-####.Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant's transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution. The Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.