Motor Vehicle Operator (Fork Lift Operator)

Air Mobility Command • Little Rock AFB, AR

14d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to operate a variety of gasoline, diesel, or electric powered wheeled vehicles, with a gross vehicle weight up to and in excess of 32,000 pounds to/from various location on/off the installation over public roads, requiring route planning and extensive vehicle/load preparation, and to deliver routine and hazardous, classified cargo. Duties include driving tractor trailers, operating forklifts, driving passenger buses, and driving light trucks. The role also involves utilizing government computer systems to maintain accountability of all assigned vehicles, tasks, and Department of Defense property.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service
• An appropriate, valid driver’s license is required for the position
• Incumbent must possess or have the capability to acquire a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and any required endorsements within 12 months of assignment.
• Position requires the ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth
• Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• Ability to do the work of a WG-5703 MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR (FORK LIFT OPERATOR) without more than normal supervision
• Knowledge of operating one or more gasoline, diesel, or electric powered wheeled vehicles with a GVW of over 32,000 pounds such as truck tractors with semi or full trailers, heavy load in-line trucks, or interstate motor coaches.
• Knowledge of operating one or more electric, LPG, or diesel powered fork lifts up to 10,000 pound capacity.
• Knowledge of traffic and safety regulations, practices, and procedures pertaining to motor vehicle and fork lift operations.
• Knowledge of cargo handling and hauling and techniques for safeguarding and protecting cargo from damage.
• Knowledge of general computer systems, documentation and records keeping, asset tracking/accountability.
• Ability to judge road/traffic conditions and read maps to determine the shortest and safest route; interpret instructions, specifications, etc. related to motor vehicle, fork lift, and power take-off unit operation and preventive maintenance; and meet pickup and delivery deadlines/schedules.
• Knowledge of operating buses capable of carrying 16 or more passengers.

Responsibilities

• Drives tractor trailers and/or other vehicles typically having a GVW up to and in excess of 32,000 pounds.
• Operates one or more electric, LPG, or diesel powered fork lift trucks which are capable of lifting loads of less than 10,000 pounds as high as 168 inches to facilitate loading and unloading duties.
• Drives one or more types of passenger buses which carry 16 or more passengers.
• Drives one or more types of light trucks such as pickup trucks, panel trucks, and flatbed trucks to transport supplies, materials, and equipment on/off the installation.
• Utilizes government computer systems (OLVIMS, CMOS, ILS-S etc) to maintain 100% accountability of all assigned vehicles, tasks and Department of Defense property to include Equipment items, Classified/Cryptography items, and similar Transportation Protected Service related cargo.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed