United States Postal Service Hiring for TRACTOR TRAILER OPERATOR at Grand Rapids, MI Full Time

United States Postal Service
External Publication for Job Posting 11455512

If this job requires qualification on an examination, the number of applicants who will be invited to take or retake the

examination may be limited.

Branch

Lakeshores Logistics Division

Job Posting Period

08/12/2023 – 08/18/2023

This job has an exam requirement. Currently, applicants for this posting who do not yet have an exam score are being

invited to take the exam. Examining will continue until capacity has been reached.

Job Title

TRACTOR TRAILER OPERATOR

Facility Location

LOG GRAND RAPIDS P3

3550 PATTERSON AVE SE

GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49512-5655

Position Information

TITLE: TRACTOR TRAILER OPERATOR

FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt

Occupation Code: 5703-0004

Non-Scheduled Days: VARIES

Hours: VARIES

CDL REQUIRED: Applicants must have a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL). If applicants have an intrastate CDL, they
must self-certify to their state that they operate or expect to operate in excepted interstate commerce, as required by 49 CFR

part 383.71(b)(1)(ii). Each state has its own procedure for completing the self-certification process, so applicants should

seek assistance from their Department of Motor Vehicles or their state’s equivalent, if they are unaware of how to do so.

Applicants must have a safe driving record, and at least two years of unsupervised experience driving passenger cars or

larger vehicles and one year of full-time unsupervised experience (or equivalent) driving a 7-ton or larger truck, tractor-trailer,

or a 16-passenger or larger bus. The driving must have taken place in the U.S. or its possessions or territories or in U.S.

military installations worldwide.

Further, applicants must inform the Postal Service of all previous employment as the driver of a commercial vehicle for the

past 10 years and complete a Driving Notification and Compliance Certificate. Applicants must be drug-free, which requires

o A pre-employment drug screen and

o Information from previous employers on the positive alcohol or drug tests and refusal to be tested within the prior two

years: this information is retrieved from the FMCSA Clearinghouse and requires applicant consent. If you are registered for

the Clearinghouse, the consent request notification will be sent via the method you selected as your preferred contact

method, either email or U.S. Mail. If you have not yet registered for the Clearinghouse, the consent request notification will be

sent as a letter via U.S. Mail to the address of record associated with your commercial driver’s license (CDL). As the
completion of the pre-employment screenings is a time sensitive process, you should select the most expeditious means of

contact, ensuring all communications are received timely.

***TTO positions require a Class A Commercial Drivers’ License**

SALARY RANGE: Starting salary $30.43 per hour paid bi-weekly

FINANCE NUMBER: 253914

BENEFIT INFORMATION: This is a career position which offers excellent benefits. Newly hired employees are covered by

the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Upon hire, employees are eligible to contribute into the Thrift Savings

Plan (TSP) which is similar to 401(k) plans, and offers matching employer contributions. We offer the option to enroll into the

Health Insurance, Group Life Insurance, Dental, Vision and Long-Term Care Insurance Programs as well as Flexible

Spending Accounts to cover eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent care (day care) expenses; accrued vacation

and sick leave. In addition, the Postal Service offers a variety of employee discount programs ranging from tuition discounts

to cellular service.

Persons Eligible to Apply

All U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent resident aliens, citizens of American Samoa or other territory owing permanent allegiance

to the United States. Applicants entitled to veterans’ preference and/or covered by the Veterans Employment Opportunity
Act may apply for any posted position. Applicants must apply online at www.usps.com/careers to be considered for this

employment opportunity. You must have a valid email address to apply as communication regarding employment

opportunities, examinations (when applicable), and background checks will be sent by email. Please add the following email

domain addresses to your contact list to allow all correspondence to be received – @usps.gov; @psionline.com;

@geninfo.com; @uspis.gov. EXAM: If an exam is required and you are invited to take the test, instructions regarding the

exam process will be sent to you via email. Please ensure you can receive email messages from our test vendor and follow

instructions carefully so you can be considered for this employment opportunity. SCREENINGS: You may receive multiple

requests for background checks in regards to this employment opportunity. Respond to all requests quickly as we anticipate

filling our vacancies quickly and nonresponses may result in disqualification for this opportunity.

Background Check

The Inspection Service criminal background check is conducted using United States information resources only (e.g., FBI
fingerprint check, state and county checks). A criminal background check involves a 5-year inquiry for any location where
the individual has resided, worked or gone to school within the United States or its territories. As a result of this limitation,
the criminal background checks of individuals who have not resided in the United States or its territories for the preceding
5-years may not be considered complete. The Inspection Service may be able to process inquiries for U.S. Citizens only,
but only if their time spent out of the country was spent as: a trailing spouse or dependent of someone working for the U.S.
government (military or civilian), a missionary, a student attending school in a foreign country, a Peace Corps participant, or
as an employee of a U.S.-based employer/company. If the Inspection Service is unable to perform a complete background
check because of residency outside the United States, such individuals will be ineligible for Postal employment.

Functional Purpose

Regularly operates a heavy-duty tractor-trailer either in over-the-road service, city shuttle service, or trailer spotting

operations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Operates a tractor-trailer in conformity with time schedules and in accordance with instructions regarding the route

assigned; or operates a tractor-trailer in unscheduled service directed move by move by telephone, two-way radio or through

designated supervisors.

2. Picks up and delivers bulk quantities of mail at postal installations, mailing concerns, railroad mail facilities and airports.

3. Ascertains the condition of the tractor-trailer prior to leaving and in returning to garage; s all accidents, mechanical

defects noted, and mechanical failures in the course of the trip.

4. Makes decisions respecting changes in route in emergency; makes emergency decisions respecting loading mail or

leaving it for later trip.

5. In addition, may prepare daily trip s; make minor repairs or adjustments to vehicle in emergencies; load and unload

mail; perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor.

SUPERVISION

Supervisor, Transportation Operations, or other designated supervisor.

The United States Postal Service has the following excellent and challenging employment opportunity for highly motivated
and innovative individuals. Successful candidates must demonstrate through a combination of education, training, and
experience the following requirements:

Requirements

1. BARGAINING UNIT QUALIFICATION STANDARD (5703-0004) TRACTOR-TRAILER OPERATOR

DOCUMENT DATE: August 21, 2022

FUNCTION:

Tractor-Trailer Operator: Regularly operates a heavy-duty tractor- trailer either in over-the-road service, city shuttle service,

or trailer spotting operations.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

See the Standard Position Description for the Occupation Code given above.

REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must have two-years of general driving experience with at least one-year full time, or equivalent, of driving 7-ton

trucks or buses of 16 passengers or over. A minimum of six months of the required total driving experience must be in a

tractor-trailer.

Note: The required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification. The applicants’ record of

experience and training must show the ability to perform the duties of the position.

EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants for these positions must complete an Assessment Questionnaire.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must be physically able to perform efficiently the duties of the position.

ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS:

At the time of appointment, applicants must have a valid commercial driver’s license that meets the standards imposed by the

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s regulations with air brakes certification for the types of vehicles used on the job;
applicants must also demonstrate and maintain a safe driving record.

Applicants selected under this qualification standard must successfully complete the required Vehicle Familiarization and

Safe Operation training, including demonstration of the ability to safely drive a vehicle of the type used on the job.

Qualified applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening to meet the U.S. Postal Service’s requirement
to be drug free. Applicants must also be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident alien status.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m., Central Time, of the posting’s closing date. Applicants claiming veterans’
preference must attach a copy of member copy 4 (only) of Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form
214) or other proof of eligibility if claiming 10-point veterans’ preference. The United States Postal Service (USPS) is an
equal opportunity employer. The USPS provides reasonable accommodation for any part of the application, interview, and/or
selection process, please make your request to the examiner, selecting official or local manager of Human Resources. This
request can also be made by someone on your behalf. Explain the nature of your limitations and the accommodation
needed. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

SPECIAL NOTE: Current career Postal Service employees are ineligible to apply to this posting.