Motor Vehicle Operator

Exercise caution when backing to load or unload at the docks, ramps or similar locations. Read maps and judge road/traffic conditions to determine the shortest and safest routes. Use judgment when deciding the manner and sequence of loading cargo to achieve load balance. Operate a truck with a gross vehicle weight rating of 11,000 pounds. Select routes, obey all traffic laws and safety regulations when operating a motor vehicle. Perform inspection checklists to ensure safe and proper operation. Help Requirements Conditions of Employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Incumbent is subject to a pre-employment medical clearance examination and requires an annual physical examination. May be required to wear protective gear, i.e. gloves, eye protection, steel toed shoes/boots. This position requires the employee drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required and must be maintained for the position. A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger endorsement is required and must be obtained and maintained for the duration of employment in this position. Failure to maintain a CDL could result in removal from the position. Must be able to obtain and maintain a forklift operator certificate within two weeks of initial employment. This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to applicant testing and random drug testing. Applicants tentatively selected for appointment to this position will participate in drug urinalysis testing. This position is covered by the 1996 Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968. Persons convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence are not eligible for the position. Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR (MATERIALS HANDLER) without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common Motor Vehicle Operator (Material Handler) duties. I can 1) operate a truck with a gross vehicle weight rating of 11,000 pounds and air brakes; 2) secure cargo using tie down ropes, straps, or tarpaulin; 3) operate forklifts capable of lifting 2,000 to 15,000 pounds; and 4) use a computer to enter, revise, and retrieve data. I work under close supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-out Element) Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles) Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation) Ability To Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle) Operation of Motor Vehicles Reliability and Dependability as a Motor Vehicle Operator Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order) Physical Effort: Motor Vehicle Operator: Driver uses more than moderate physical effort in reaching, bending, turning or moving hands, arms, feet and legs to operate hand and foot controls of assigned vehicle. Materials Handler: Works on hard surfaces and areas that require continuous walking, standing, stooping, bending, reaching and walking up and down stairs. May work at rapid pace for extended periods of time. Frequently lifts and carries items up to 80 pounds, occasionally lifting objects in excess of 100 pounds. Is required to push heavily loaded hand trucks and dollies, or drive forklift to handle heavier objects. Working Conditions: Motor Vehicle Operator: Works mostly outside, operating vehicles in all types of weather and installation traffic. Materials Handler: Works inside and outside in all types of weather. Employee is exposed to dirt, fumes and grease, and to the possibility of cuts, bruises and broken bones as a result of accidents while driving or from falling objects while loading, unloading ammunition. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Logistics Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. This position is a TERM positions Not To exceed 2 Years. It is time-limited and may be extended up to a maximum of eight years. To be eligible for conversion, employee must complete at least 2 years of current continuous service under a term appointment in the competitive service AND employee must have a current performance rating under such term appointment of at least fully successful or equivalent. Read more Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. Basis for Rating: Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of three quality categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and Qualified. Veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category. Best Qualified. Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for the announced position. Highly Qualified. Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for the announced position. Qualified. Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for the announced position. You may claim Military Spouse preference. You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent . click apply for full job details