Motor Vehicle Operator, WG-5703-07 (ACCELERATED HIRE), CLOSES 05 October 2026
Under this Accelerated-Hire announcement, all applicants who meet the minimum requirements at the grade level for which they apply will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration. Veteran’s Preference and category rating DO NOT APPLY for this announcement under the Accelerated Hiring Authority.
POSITION: Motor Vehicle Operator, WG-5703-07
SALARY: $31.12 to $36.32 per hour.
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Title 32 Permanent Position
SERVICE: Excepted Service
LOCATION: 154th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Hawaii Air National Guard, Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii.
CLOSING DATE: 05 October 2026
RECRUITMENT AREA 1: Present Enlisted members (E-2 to E-6) within the Hawaii Air National Guard
RECRUITMENT AREA 2: Present Enlisted members (E-2 to E-6) of the US Armed Forces
SUMMARY OF DUTIES: The purpose of this position is to operate special-purpose aviation fuel tanker vehicles to receive, transfer or dispense fuels or liquid oxygen (LOX).
• Operates one or more types of special purpose aviation fuel tankers that exceed 32,000 pounds of Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) to fuel a variety of military aircraft.
• Performs required fuels/cryogenics quality control testing.
• Performs all accounting transactions pertaining to requisitioning, procuring, scheduling, ordering, reporting, and document preparation for aviation fuels, ground fuels and missile propellants.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Details of the duties and responsibilities are contained in the applicable position description (D1325000) which can be provided to you by HRO.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: If your resume does not include a narrative description of how you meet the GENERAL, SPECIALIZED experiences, and OTHER requirements, you may lose consideration for this position. Ensure that the Questionnaire is completed on Application Manager.
General Experience: Experience or training which demonstrates the ability to follow instructions and safely operate the type of equipment required to accomplish the duties of the position.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 12 months of experience or training which demonstrates the ability to operate one or more motor vehicles including platform trucks, van trucks, fuel trucks, stake trucks, dump trucks, and trash removal trucks which typically have an approximate gross vehicle weight of more than 11,700 kilograms (26,000 pounds) and up to 14,400 kilograms (less than 32,000 pounds). Experience operating vehicles and tractors, some of which may be equipped with special-purpose powered equipment. Experience operating platform, van, stake, and dump trucks, refueling vehicles passenger buses or ambulance buses.
PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work requires standing, climbing, walking, working in straining positions and lifting heavy objects (50-70 pounds). Must meet physical requirements of position, including those of vision, hearing, and depth perception.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Works inside and outside in all weather conditions and in close proximity to highly combustible fuels and vapors. Dangers of toxic poisoning, explosions, burns, falls and skin irritants exist. Required to wear personal protective items to ensure safety in accordance with AFOSH standards.
MILITARY TECHNICIAN COMPATIBILITY POSITION: Prior to placement in this position, the selected applicant must be assigned to an appropriate military position and must meet the definition of a dual status technician in accordance with 32 U S C 709.
Other Requirements: For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver’s license for the state in which they live or are principally employed.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES:
1. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
2. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
3. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
*4. Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
5. The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.
NOTES TO CANDIDATES:
a. Situations of inversion of military rank are not permitted, i.e., a military technician may not be militarily senior to his or her full-time supervisor.
b. Authorization for payment of PCS expenses may be granted only after determination is made that payment is in the best interest of the Hawaii National Guard.
c. In addition to your application, documents of last performance appraisal, past civilian performance, letter of recommendations, and or military performance may be submitted.
d. Candidates may be screened and evaluated on military attributes directly related to the compatible military position required to be assigned into, such as, but not limited to, military bearing, leadership, or ability to work with others (teamwork) in a military environment.
e. Include any volunteer work experience in your resume. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).
f. Final selection will be based upon qualifications, suitability, and available manpower resources.
g. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
h. Financial Suitability – It is the policy of the government not to deny employment simply because an individual has been unemployed or has had financial difficulties that have arisen through no fault of the individual. Information about an individual’s employment experience will be used only to determine the person’s qualifications and to assess his or her relative level of knowledge, skills, and abilities. Although an individual’s personal conduct may be relevant in any employment decision, including conduct during periods of unemployment or evidence of dishonesty in handling financial matters, financial difficulty that has arisen through no fault of the individual will generally not itself be the basis of an unfavorable suitability or fitness determination.
i. Qualified candidates in the second recruitment area will be referred if there are no qualified applicants in the first recruitment area.
j. Candidates above the grade of E-6 must include in their application the willingness to take a voluntary downgrade in order to be considered.
k. Eligibles on this list will be given automatic consideration for position vacancies occurring during the six months period following the close of this announcement.
l. This position may involve arduous/hazardous duties. Placement is contingent upon successful completion of a medical examination or review/approval of a physical examination taken within six months.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Your resume showing:
- Contact Information-your name and the best way to contact you.
- Relevant work experience-include the employer’s name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and describe how you meet the required qualifications of the job. Federal jobs should include series and grade.
- Education, certifications or licensures.
You may submit supporting documentation (certificates, certifications, transcripts, etc.) with your application.
Your resume must be submitted COB 05 October 2026 to the Staffing Org Box [email protected]. Resumes and any other documents will not be accepted after 05 October 2026.
INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO APPLY:
*All applications will be submitted through email only. We do not not accept hand-carried documents.*
Your 2-page resume and other documents must be submitted COB 05 OCT 2026 to the Staffing Org Box [email protected]. Your resume will not be referred if it is longer than 2 pages. Resumes and any other documents will not be accepted after the closing date of 5 October 2026.
Subject line: “(Last name, First name) – Application for (MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR, WG-5703-07), (154th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Hawaii Air National Guard, Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii)”
You will be receiving a confirmation email from HRO once we receive your application.