About the Position: Sierra Army Depot is located in Herlong CA, a rural town in Northern California. Herlong is approximately 60 miles north of Reno, NV, and 35 miles south of Susanville, CA. The depot serves as an Army Expeditionary Logistical Support Center. Employees work Mon-Thurs, 0630-1700 hrs. Youth Facilities and childcare available. Mass transportation is available at minimal cost. Surrounding area boasts a full range of outdoor sports/recreation activities.

Duties

Drive various types of trucks with a GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) over 32,000 pounds. Determine the sequence of loading cargo to achieve adequate protection of cargo. Drive motor vehicle on highways at highway speed. Ensure cargo is properly distributed to prevent shifting while in transit. Report vehicle equipment issues to supervisor for repair.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time.
• This position requires the incumbent to comply with the Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements.
• Due to the nature of this position, employees are required to work both planned and unscheduled overtime.
• Position subject to realignment/movement within the Mission organization due to changing mission requirements.
• Position is required to assist (on assignment) other personnel or organizations requiring additional temporary manpower.
• Must obtain and maintain a Commerical Driver's License (CDL) and pass bi-annual CDL physicals to maintain a CDL License.
• THIS IS A TERM POSITION NOT TO EXCEED 2 YEARS. THIS APPOINTMENT MAY BE EXTENDED IN INCREMENTS OF 2 YEARS TO A MAXIMUM OF 8 YEARS. EXTENSIONS ARE NOT GUARANTEED AND ARE CONTINGENT UPON BUDGET AND WORKLOAD
• Term employment is subject to a one-year trial period.

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 (Direct Hiring Authority) ~ without more than normal supervision. I can perform common Motor Vehicle Operator duties. I can check weight limitations of vehicles operated in accordance with state law regulations, determining best vehicle to use to transport cargo to its destination, and performing maintenance checks to ensure vehicles are in proper working order. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort: Required to turn the larger and heavier type vehicle, in addition to the smaller vehicles, and to operate the controls. Frequent handling of objects weighing 40 pounds while loading or unloading; making couplings between vehicles such as using heavy chains, bars, hooks, etc., which must be lifted and properly secured. Working Conditions: Vehicles are operated in all types of traffic and weather on depot and public roads. The operator is exposed to the danger of serious accidents. The operator may be exposed to hazardous materials.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address GM-W0MJAA TACOM SIERRA ARMY DEPOT DO NOT MAIL Herlong, CA 96113 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk