Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to operate aircraft loading and servicing vehicles to include tractor-trailers or other types of gasoline, diesel, or electric powered wheeled vehicles typically with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) of over 32,000 pounds. Restrains cargo onboard aircraft using tiedown chains and devices, straps, nets and pallet rail mechanisms.

Duties

- Operates heavy load and aircraft loading vehicles. - Loads and/or off-loads vehicles, such as aircraft loaders being prepared to transport cargo from the terminal to the aircraft or vice versa. - Performs duties as a load team member, loading/off-loading/re-sequencing military and civilian aircraft. - Cleans aircraft floors, seating areas, and lavatories. - Performs Dispatcher duties.

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
• The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. Employee must be able to obtain and maintain the required driver’s certification
• 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
• May be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance as a condition of employment
• 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
• May be required to receive vaccinations as an occupational health precaution due to potential exposure to bio-medical hazards (i.e. bloodborne pathogens)
• This position requires a physical/medical examination. If it can be otherwise accommodated a specific physical condition or impairment will not automatically disqualify a candidate
• The physical requirements of this position as determined by the manager are: Works on hard surfaces and in work areas that require standing, bending, kneeling, climbing and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions
• Routine heavy lifting and carrying (45-79 pounds) when loading and unloading aircraft. Both hands are required. Work requires effort in reaching, bending, turning or moving hands, arms, feet and legs to operate vehicles and equipment
• Hours of standing are more than 2 hours per day. Hours of kneeling are one to two hours per day. Hours of repeated bending are one to two hours per day. Routine climbing, use of legs and arms is required. Both legs are required
• Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously. Near vision correctable at 13 inches to 16 inches to Jaeger 1 to 4. Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and 20/40 in the other. Both eyes required. Depth perception
• Ability to distinguish basic colors. Hearing must meet H1 hearing profile in applicable regulations. Work requires ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously. Mental and emotional stability required
• This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position

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 Family. 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 the 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 and skill in operating one or more gasoline, diesel, or electric powered wheeled vehicles with a GVW of more than 32,000 pounds such as aircraft loading vehicles, truck tractors with semi or full trailers, or the elevating transfer vehicle (part of the mechanized material handling system). 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 operation including those specific to aircraft loading vehicles. 4. Knowledge of regulations and procedures pertaining to cargo assembly, aircraft loading operations, the use of aircraft servicing vehicles, and ability to operate vehicles to safely on/off-load or service aircraft. 5. Ability to meet aircraft servicing, loading or cargo assembly sequence of events schedules or deadlines. 6. Ability to interpret oral and written instructions and specifications related to the on/off-loading and servicing of aircraft. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Works on hard surfaces and in work areas that require standing, bending, kneeling, climbing and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Routine heavy lifting and carrying (45-79 pounds) when loading and unloading aircraft. Both hands are required. Work requires effort in reaching, bending, turning or moving hands, arms, feet and legs to operate vehicles and equipment. Hours of standing are more than 2 hours per day. Hours of kneeling are one to two hours per day. Hours of repeated bending are one to two hours per day. Routine climbing, use of legs and arms is required. Both legs required. Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously. Near vision correctable at 13 inches to 16 inches to Jaeger 1 to 4. Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and 20/40 in the other. Both eyes required. Depth perception. Ability to distinguish basic colors. Hearing must meet H1 hearing profile in applicable regulations. Work requires ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously. Mental and emotional stability required. If it can be otherwise accommodated a specific physical condition or impairment will not automatically disqualify a candidate. WORKING CONDITIONS: The driver operates vehicles on and near active runways. The heavy traffic consists of cargo aircraft taxiing from/to active runways, fuel trucks, and other flight line vehicles. Required to wear protective clothing such as steel toed safety shoes, ear plugs/headsets, helmets, and/or other protective equipment when in vicinity of aircraft with engines running. Work is done inside and outside in areas that may be hot, damp, cold, drafty, or poorly lit. Employee is regularly exposed to the possibility of cuts, scrapes, and bruises, falls from ladders, falling material, or injury from equipment. May be exposed to dust, dirt, grease, solvents, and high noise areas while working in a mechanized work area, or radiation, toxins, explosives hazards, or chemical fumes while working in a hazardous materials. Intermittent excessive noise. Working around moving objects or vehicles. Works closely with others. 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 JBLM - McChord Field 100 Col Joe Jackson Blvd Suite 1006 JBLM - McChord Field, WA 98438 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]