Job opening: MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR (FORK LIFT OPERATOR)
Salary: $48 940 - 57 100 per year
Published at: Feb 09 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
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The primary purpose of this position is to operate one or more types of gasoline, diesel, or electric powered wheeled vehicles typically having a gross vehicle weight (GVW) of more than 32,000 pounds. Drives over public roads (or equivalent) in a full range of traffic conditions and at highway speeds to transport cargo.
Duties
- Drives tractor trailers and/or other vehicles typically having a GVW of more than 32,000 pounds.
- Operates one or more electric, LPG, or diesel-powered forklift trucks to facilitate loading and unloading duties.
- Drives one or more types of passenger buses which carry 16 or more passengers.
- Performs operator maintenance, such as checking fluid levels, air pressure in tires, cleaning and washing of vehicles and performing inspection checklists to ensure safe and proper operation.
- Maintains records and documents actions, such as operator inspection checklists/forms and accident/incident reports.
- Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Superior Qualifications Consideration may be authorized for this position
- An appropriate, valid driver’s license is required for the position.
- Incumbent must possess or have the capability to acquire a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and any required endorsements within 12 months of assignment. This requirement is a condition of employment.
- Licensing of federal civilian employees in overseas areas will be governed by Status of Forces Agreements and/or host nation requirements.
- Position requires the ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth.
- The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays
- Shift work may be required.
- This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.
- Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
- This position requires a physical/medical examination. The physical requirements of this position as determined by the manager are: Physical effort is moderate to heavy. Work requires reaching, turning, or moving hands, arms, feet, and legs
- to operate hand and foot controls. Associated duties require stooping, bending, and climbing. Lifts and carries objects weighing up to 40 pounds and heavier objects with assistance.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-5700 Transportation/Mobile Equipment Operation Group. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, 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 of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.
The screen out element for this position is ability to do the work of a MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR (FORK LIFT OPERATOR) without more than normal supervision.
JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Knowledge of operating one or more gasoline, diesel, or electric powered wheeled vehicles with a GVW of over 32,000 pounds such as truck tractors with semi or full trailers, heavy load in-line trucks, or interstate motor coaches.
2. Knowledge of cargo handling and hauling and techniques for safeguarding and protecting cargo.
3. Knowledge of traffic and safety regulations, practices, and procedures pertaining to motor vehicle and forklift operation.
4. Knowledge of operating one or more electric, LPG, or diesel-powered forklifts.
5. Knowledge of operating buses capable of carrying 16 or more passengers.
6. Ability to judge road/traffic conditions and read maps to determine the shortest and safest route; interpret instructions, specifications, etc. related to motor vehicle, forklift, and power take-off unit operation and preventive maintenance; and
meet pickup and delivery deadlines and schedules.
Physical Effort:
Physical effort is moderate to heavy. Work requires reaching, turning, or moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to operate hand and foot controls. Associated duties require stooping, bending, and climbing. Lifts and carries objects weighing up to 40 pounds and heavier objects with assistance.
Working Conditions:
Drivers work mostly outside and operate vehicles in all kinds of traffic and weather on public roads (or equivalent) and are exposed to the danger of serious accidents. Drivers are exposed to dirt, fumes, and to the possibility of cuts, bruises, and broken bones as a result of accidents when loading and unloading the vehicle. They drive in heavy traffic and at highway speeds over complicated road and interchange systems.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Contacts
- Address Goodfellow AFB
310 Kearney Blvd
Goodfellow AFB, TX 76908
US
- Name: Total Force Service Center
- Phone: 1-800-525-0102
- Email: [email protected]
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