Federal job category 5700 includes hands-on roles focused on operating and maintaining transportation and mobile equipment across federal agencies. These positions involve driving, piloting, or maneuvering vehicles such as trucks, buses, forklifts, tractors, boats, and construction machinery. Employees in this category transport personnel, haul supplies, tow equipment, and support logistics in both routine and mission-critical settings. The work requires skillful handling of vehicles, knowledge of safety procedures, and the ability to perform basic inspections and minor repairs.

Most roles fall under the Federal Wage System and are physically active, often based at military installations, federal campuses, ports, or field sites. Workers may operate in controlled environments or navigate public roads, waterways, and rugged terrain. Whether moving cargo, supporting emergency response, or maintaining supply chains, GS-5700 positions demand reliability, situational awareness, and a strong commitment to safe and efficient mobility. These jobs are essential to keeping federal operations moving—literally.