Motor Vehicle Operator / Tractor Trailer Operator (MVO/TTOs) perform the functions of both Motor Vehicle Operators and Tractor Trailer Operators. There are three categories of MVO/TTO jobs as listed below. Applicants for all three categories must take Postal exam 238. Depending upon local needs, you will regularly find job postings for all three categories nationwide. Details on wages, benefits, and hours are provided in individual job postings.
Motor Vehicle Operator / Tractor Trailer Operator (MVO/TTO) is a full-time career positions that come with the famous complete Postal benefits package.
PSE Motor Vehicle Operator / Tractor Trailer Operator (PSE MVO/TTO) is an entry level jobs that can lead a to career position. (PSE stands for Postal Support Employee). When a MVO/TTO position opens up, if there are PSE MVO/TTOs employed at that particular facility, the career position is offered to the senior PSE MVO/TTO. If there are no PSE MVO/TTOs employed at that facility, the Postmaster posts an open job listing for a career MVO/TTO position. PSE employees are typically hired for 360 day terms and can be reappointed for additional 360 day terms. PSE jobs may come with partial benefits either immediately or after the first 360 day term.
Casual Motor Vehicle Operator and/or Tractor Trailer Operator (Casual MVO/TTO) jobs are similar to PSE driving jobs except that they cannot lead directly into career positions. Casual employees are hired to temporarily supplement the normal workforce on an as-needed basis.