Motor Vehicle Operator
What you'd do
About the Position: This position is located at Fort Polk, Louisiana. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Class A Commercial Driver's license with air brakes endorsement is highly preferred.
Major duties
Drives trucks (26,000 lb. max gross vehicle weight) with up to six-wheel drive. Transports articles and materials throughout the organization’s locations, public highways, and for long and short hauls. Perform driver's maintenance in accordance with established rules and regulations, as required by the workload. Place stock into appropriate storage locations in accordance with instructions and established methods.
What you need to qualify
Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic requirements for Motor Vehicle Operation (WG-5703-06): 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): The ability to perform common duties such as transporting medical and non-medical supplies and basic shipping and warehousing delivery tasks without more than normal supervision. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work involves continuous physical activity in walking, standing, stooping, reaching, bending, turning, or moving arms, hands, legs, and feet to manipulate controls. Muscular effort is also required in loading and unloading cargo in handling stock and in the performance of first echelon maintenance on vehicles. Must lift and handle weight of up to 70 lbs. or over. Assistance is required from other Material Handlers when moving moderately heavy items. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed outside in all weather in an enclosed cab and inside a warehouse. The area may be cold or hot, drafty and damp. Is exposed to injury from falling stock, from handling materials and from mechanical equipment. Exposed to contaminated materials, dust, and lint. Required to wear protective clothing, gloves, etc., as required.
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