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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

Motor Vehicle Operator-Direct Hire Authority

Eglin AFB, Florida, USA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$26.50/hr - $30.94/hr

USAJOBS is seeking a Motor Vehicle Operator to operate various types of powered wheeled vehicles for transporting cargo. The primary responsibilities include driving heavy trucks, operating forklifts, performing maintenance checks, and ensuring safety practices are followed.

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No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Drives one or more types of heavy trucks, such as platform trucks, van trucks, stake trucks, trash/garbage trucks or dump trucks, which are typically equipped with air brakes

Operates one or more electric, LPG, or diesel powered forklift trucks to facilitate loading and unloading duties

Performs operator maintenance, such as checking fluid levels and 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

Qualification

Heavy truck operationForklift operationCargo loadingVehicle maintenanceSafety practicesColor discernmentInterpret instructionsUseMaintain toolsTroubleshooting

Required

U.S. Citizenship Required

Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov

This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program

Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays

Shift work and emergency overtime may be required

Disclosure of Political Appointments

This position may require drug testing, and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection

This position may require travel

Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position

Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period

An appropriate, valid drivers' license may be required for this position

Selectee may be required to discern colors, contrast, and depth

Selectee may be required to operate passenger vehicles as required on an irregular basis

Ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth

Knowledge of and skill in operating one or more gasoline, diesel, or electric powered vehicles with a GVW of more than 26,000 and up to 32,000 pounds

Skill in loading and arranging cargo properly onto the vehicle using appropriate tie-downs such as chains, binders, or straps for safe transit of cargo to prevent shifting, protect cargo, and mark dangerous or protruding cargo

Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision

Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc

Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)

Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading)

Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment

Knowledge of Materials

Troubleshooting