CHAPTER 6 TRANSPORTATION OPERATIONS

Transportation operations consist of the control and accountability of all Civil Engineer Support Equipment (CESE); the hauling of personnel, equipment, materials, and construction supplies; the storage and delivery of petroleum products; the storage and accountability of collateral equipment and attachments; the support of construction projects; and the support of the maintenance program by cycling, washing, greasing, and processing CESE through the mechanic shops. This chapter presents the basic information required for you to perform your duties effectively when assigned to support the operations of a transportation pool.

ADMINISTRATION

The Navy has invested millions of dollars in equipment, equipment repair parts, lubricants, and training that allows the Seabees to perform assigned tasking. Having the basic knowledge of the procedures, reports, and forms used in the management of the transportation pool or department is part of your responsibility as an Equipment Operator.

LICENSE

Navy policy, according to the Management of Transportation Equipment, NAVFAC P-300, is to ensure that all military personnel, civilian employees, and contractor personnel operating vehicles and equipment on a naval installation are qualified and properly licensed. Navy policy accepts, without further testing and examination, a valid operator's license issued by a state or jurisdiction as proof the applicant has achieved the proficiency level required to operate government vehicles up to 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight (GVW).

According to the Equipment Management Manual, NAVFAC P-404, all personnel in the NCF and special operating units (SOUs) who operate government-owned or rented equipment must be qualified and have a valid U.S. Government Operator's License in their possession. This license must cover the size and type of vehicle to be operated. A Government Operator's License is not an authorization for an operator to use a piece of equipment. The proper authorization is a valid trip ticket.

APPLICATION FORMS

To obtain an operator's license, you must submit an application form to the license examiner. The proper form to, use in applying for an automotive or material-handling equipment (MHE) license is an Application for Vehicle Operator's Identification Card, NAVFAC 11240/10 (figs. 6-1A and 6-1B). The form used to apply for a license for other type of equipment is the Application for Construction Equipment Operator License, NAVFAC 11260/1 (figs. 6-2A and 6-2B).

These forms provide information pertinent to applying for and issuing or denying licenses to applicants. The type of license being requested must be shown in part 1 of the application forms. All applicant forms are completed by the applicant and are signed by the company commander or the company chief. The license examiner maintains the NAVFAC 11240/10, NAVFAC 11260/1, and the Standard Form 47 in a file for each person who possesses a license.

STANDARD FORM 47

The Standard Form 47 (fig. 6-3) is the Physical Fitness Inquiry for Motor Vehicle Operators. As an operator, you must have no physical defects or emotional instability that make you a hazard to yourself and others. The license examiner will review and evaluate this form, plus any other available information regarding your physical condition and determine if a physical examination is required. Physical examinations are performed by the Medical Department.

LICENSE TEST

Part of the process for receiving a license is to take a written test administered by the license examiner. These tests are based on traffic laws and regulations, accident reporting procedures, operator's maintenance responsibilities, safe driving practices, and the characteristics and limitations of the types of equipment for which the test is being given. If you need information particular to a piece of equipment, you can obtain the operator's manual located in the technical

Figure 6-1A.-Application for Vehicle Operator's Identification Card, NAVFAC 11240/10 (front).

Figure 6-1B.-Application for Vehicle Operator's Identification Card, NAVFAC 11240/10 (back).

Figure 6-2A.-Application for Construction Equipment Operator License, NAVFAC 11260/1 (front).

Figure 6-2B.-Application for Construction Equipment Operator License, NAVFAC 11260/1 (back).

Figure 6-3.-Physical Fitness Inquiry for Motor Vehicle Operators, Standard Form 47.

library. This library is normally located in the mechanic shop.

Examinations and tests for military personnel applying for a license to operate general-purpose vehicles up to 10,000 pounds GVW are normally waived if the applicant possesses a valid state operator's license for the type vehicle involved.