Full Job Description
United States Postal Service
External Publication for Job Posting 10771735
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
Gulf Atlantic Logistics Division
Job Posting Period
12/16/2021 - 12/20/2021
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
PSE TRACTOR TRAILER OPR (NEW WORK)
Facility Location
ROYAL PALM
5500 NW 142ND ST
OPA LOCKA, FL 33054-9997
CONTACT INFORMATION: Maxine Smith | maxine.l.smith@usps.gov | (954) 527-3238
Position Information
Title: PSE TRACTOR TRAILER OPERATOR
FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt
Occupation Code: 2395-0033
Non-Scheduled Days: VARIES
Hours: VARIES
Postal Support Employees (PSE) hold temporary appointments for periods not-to-exceed 360 days. Subsequent
appointments after a 5 day break in service may be offered but are not guaranteed and should not be expected because the
use of PSEs is discretionary and subject to business needs.
PSEs can be scheduled any hours and the position is intended to be very flexible, including weekends and holidays as
needed. PSEs must be available to work when needed.
CDL REQUIRED: Applicants must have a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) from the state in which they live. 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**
BENEFIT INFORMATION:
Non-career 360-day term with possibility of reappointment. May lead to career position. Benefits include PTO at 1 hr for every
20 hrs in pay status, holiday pay for 6 holidays, and pay raises per APWU National Agreement. Immediately eligible for
USPSHB Plan with a $125 employer premium contribution. Contribution towards greater than Self Only is 65% (75% if
reappointed). Upon a conditional reappointment to a 2nd 360-day term after a break in service of no more than 5 days,
eligible for: health insurance under FEHB with Postal premium contributions towards APWU CDHP; dental and vision
insurance through FEDVIP; flexible spending accounts through FSAFEDS and long term care insurance through FLTCIP.
Wounded Warrior leave available if eligible.
SALARY RANGE: $20.21 per hour paid bi-weekly
FINANCE NUMBER: 116813
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; @jobtryout.net;
@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
Assists with, and operates, a heavy duty tractor-trailer either in over-the-road service, city shuttle service, or trailer spotting
operations on a pre-established route to pick up and transport mail in bulk.
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; reports 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 reports; make minor repairs or adjustments to vehicle in emergencies; load and unload
mail; perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor.
SUPERVISION
Supervisor of unit to which assigned.
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. 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 more. 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.
Additional Provisions:
At the time of appointment, applicants must have a valid commercial driver's license from the state in which they live with air
brakes certification for the types of vehicles used on the job. Applicants must also demonstrate and maintain a safe driving
record.
2. Physical Requirements:
Applicants must be physically able to perform efficiently the duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
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.