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Duties

Operates straight-in-line trucks, tractors with semi-trailers or full trailers; and/or motor coaches, which typically have an approximate gross vehicle weight of more than 32,000 pounds. Connects and disconnects the air brakes and electrical lines. Maneuvers vehicles within close tolerance when driving and backing over uneven ground; in narrow or congested areas; between buildings and other vehicles; and when positioning vehicles at loading docks. Directs the arranging of cargo or assists in the operation for proper weight distribution and loading/unloading sequence. Performs operator maintenance tasks: checks gasoline, oil, water, air pressure, steering gear, horn, brakes, etc. Completes trip tickets and fills out reports in case of accident. May perform materials handling and packing duties to include receiving, storing, issuing, picking and packing a variety of materials. May operate material handling equipment (MHE) such as forklifts to load/unload and move materials.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
• Security Requirements: Non-Sensitive
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Bargaining Unit Status: No
• Pre-Employment Physical: Required
• Licenses/Certifications: Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Material Handling Equipment (MHE) license.
• Licenses/Certifications: Must possess and maintain a Class A CDL.
• Licenses/Certifications: Must be able to obtain and maintain licenses and/or certifications required by the installation, federal, state, and local laws.
• This position and any future selections from this announcement may be used to fill various shifts located within DLA Distribution Anniston, AL.

Qualifications

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standard for Trades and Labor Occupations. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties at the level for which you are applying. Emphasis is placed on how you gained the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time, and the required ability or potential to perform the job. Applicants who do not meet the screen-out element (SOE) will be eliminated from further competition. The SOE and minimum qualifications for this position is the ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision. This includes performing the common tasks of the job to be filled on one's own initiative, such as operate vehicles with a gross weight of more than 10,000 pounds and up to 26,000 pounds both on and off the installation, over public roads in all types of traffic and in congested industrial areas. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Physical Effort May exert moderate to heavy physical effort in climbing on tractors to hook up service lines, lower landing gears, and in climbing on the trailer to load or tie down cargo. Handles objects weighing up to 40 pounds, and occasionally heavier objects with assistance of other workers or weight handling equipment. Working Conditions Works mostly outside and operates vehicles in all types of traffic and weather throughout the depot and on public roads. May drive in heavy traffic and at highway speeds over complicated road and interchange systems. Driver is exposed to dirt and fumes, and the possibility of cuts, bruises, and broken bones as a result of accident while driving or from falling objects when loading and unloading vehicles.

Contacts

• Address DLA Distribution Anniston 7 Frankford Ave Building 362 Anniston, AL 36201-4199 US
• Name: Elise Baerwald
• Phone: 717-770-2974
• Email: [email protected]