Motor Vehicle Operator Lead

About the role

The position is located at the Clement Zablocki Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI, a complex level IA facility. The incumbent functions as a Motor Vehicle Operator Leader within the Grounds and Transportation Shop – Operations and Maintenance – Facilities Management Division, performing trades and labor work.

Requirements

Applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of 10/26/2026. Experience: No specific length of training is required, but applicants must demonstrate sufficient scope and quality of training or experience to perform the work. Evidence must be detailed on the resume. Rating follows OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. Screen‑out element: initial evaluation against a prescribed screen‑out (usually question 1); only those meeting the minimal acceptable qualification proceed to further rating. Experience includes paid, unpaid, volunteer work (e.g., National Service programs, professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social organizations). Volunteer work is credited and helps build competencies. A full year is 35‑40 hours per week; part‑time credited proportionally. Applicants must clearly describe duties, responsibilities, and weekly hours for each position.

Physical Requirements: Occasionally lifts heavy loads, machinery parts, etc.; able to climb/descend ladders and scaffolds. Subject to hazards inherent in physical plant and grounds environments (burns, cuts, bruises, sprains, falls, high heat, high humidity, etc.).

Working Conditions: May work from ladders, scaffolding, hydraulic platforms; uncontrolled environments, inclement weather, confined or uncomfortable spaces; sites often hot, dirty, dusty, greasy, poorly lit, cramped, with unpleasant odors. Possible exposure to hazards such as infections, electrical shock/burns, cuts, bruises, strains. Required use of appropriate personal protective equipment.

License Requirement: Valid State driver's license and Commercial Driver's License – Class B with “P” and air brake endorsements, plus Medical Examiner's Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Pass on instructions from supervisors to workers and get work started (assign immediate tasks).
• Work alongside other workers, set pace, demonstrate proper work methods.
• Assist supervisor in preparing estimates and ordering materials for construction, maintenance, repair, or improvements.
• Ensure needed plans, materials, and tools are available; obtain needed stock from supply locations.
• Obtain needed information or decisions from supervisors on problems that arise.
• Maintain current knowledge and answer questions from other workers on procedures, policies, written instructions, directives (e.g., technical orders).
• Check that there is enough work to keep the crew busy.
• Monitor work in progress and upon completion to verify compliance with supervisor’s instructions on sequence, procedures, methods, deadlines.
• Urge or advise workers to follow supervisor instructions and meet deadlines.
• Assure safety and housekeeping rules are followed (e.g., safe machine operation limits, proper tool use).
• Report to supervisors on status, progress, and causes of work delays.
• Answer supervisor questions on overall work operations and problems (e.g., additional on‑the‑job training needs).
• Help train employees on proper steps for completing work orders and associated tasks.
• Be familiar with all phases of motor pool operations, transportation programs, GSA practices, principles, and techniques; apply them effectively to provide directions to staff.
• Assist the Shop Supervisor in coordinating work for the team.
• Provide input to supervisor on scheduled project work or long‑term plans.
• Assist supervisor in establishing priorities and deadlines based on work schedules, methods, policies, and code requirements.
• Coordinate projects and other work activities per supervisor instructions.
• Inform supervisor of the need to use allocated resources (human and material) effectively and economically, or redirect resources for emergencies.
• Utilize automated computer software for day‑to‑day operations (e.g., Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, VISTA, VATAS, AMES/MERs, etc.).
• May fill in for supervisor and assume leadership over complex projects involving multiple trades.

Schedule

Work Schedule: Monday‑Friday 7:30 am‑4:00 pm OR an AWS schedule of Monday‑Friday 6:30 AM‑4 PM with the 1st Wednesday of the pay period off and the last Friday of the pay period 7:30 AM‑4 PM. May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and/or overtime due to bus schedule, emergencies, snow removal, etc. Compressed/flexible schedule: not available.