Forklift Operator (Materials Handler/Motor Vehicle Operator)

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About the Position: The purpose of this position is the operation of Bucket Loader and smaller forklift trucks. The incumbent will also operate NTVs (Non-Tactical vehicles) and large tactical equipment and smaller motor vehicles as required.

• Bucket Loader Operation - Operates 15,000lb and 40,000lb bucket loaders with forks and/or bucket to lift, load, unload, move, and stack ISO shipping containers, equipment and/or material capable of lifting loads higher than 30 feet.
• Forklift Operation - Operates forklift trucks capable of lifting loads in excess of 10,000 lbs., higher than 168 inches to load, stack, and un-stack, re-warehouse, and move boxes, crates, packages, pallets, or loose items.
• Forklift Operation - Complies with safety rules and procedures, performing work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work area.
• Motor Vehicle Operation – Operates NTVs and large tactical equipment to transport a variety of palletized containers, general supplies, material handling equipment, lumber, dunnage, and other material.

Requirements

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer People with Disabilities, Schedule A Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Reinstatement Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) 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 an Forklift Operator (Materials Handler/Motor Vehicle Operator) without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common tasks to include reading instructions; loading and unloading of cargo; operating commercial bucket loaders and forklifts; making minor repairs and adjustments to equipment. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-out Element) Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles) Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation) Ability To Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle) Operation of Motor Vehicles Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order)

PHYSICAL EFFORT: Exerts moderate to heavy effort in securing loads with chains, straps, cables, etc., and in connecting and disconnecting air hoses and trailers. Good eye-hand-foot coordination and depth perception are required especially when positioning tractor-trailers, and when operating truck container handlers. Work requires climbing, stooping, bending, lifting and carrying of heavy material, occasionally up to 50 lbs., and ability to maintain a fast work pace for extended periods.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Subject to working in a variety of weather conditions while loading and unloading vehicles. Drives in all types of weather and traffic conditions and on roads that may be rough, slick due to rain, ice, snow, or arctic conditions. Exposed to possible serious injury while driving vehicles and to cuts, bruises, and broken bones while loading and unloading vehicles, while operating material handling equipment, and handling material. Exposed to dust, dirt, and unpleasant weather conditions when working in outdoor areas during all seasons of the year.