Motor Vehicle Operator (Fork Lift Operator)

United States Space Force•Patrick AFB, FL

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to operate aircraft loading and servicing vehicles. The operator may also operate other tractor trailers or gasoline-, diesel-, or electric-powered wheeled vehicles typically with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) of more than 32,000 pounds. The role supports cargo transport and aircraft loading operations and may include dispatcher duties. The work takes place on and near active runways amid heavy traffic, including cargo aircraft, fuel trucks, and other flight-line vehicles. Work is performed indoors and outdoors in conditions that may be hot, damp, cold, drafty, or poorly lit. The employee may encounter noise, moving vehicles, equipment, hazardous materials, and risks such as cuts, scrapes, falls, or injuries from falling material. Protective equipment is required near aircraft with engines running. This position requires a CDL Class B with a passenger (P) endorsement, the ability to obtain and maintain required driver certification, and a secret security clearance. It is subject to drug testing and may involve shift work, evenings, weekends, holidays, emergency overtime, and contingency operations. Education is not a qualification requirement.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Males must be registered for Selective Service.
Must obtain and maintain the required driver certification.
Must have a CDL Class B with P endorsement.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
Must pass the screen-out element: ability to perform the work of a Motor Vehicle Operator (Forklift Operator) without more than normal supervision.
Knowledge and skill in operating heavy wheeled vehicles with a GVW over 32,000 pounds, such as aircraft-loading vehicles, truck tractors with trailers, or an elevating transfer vehicle.
Knowledge of cargo handling, hauling, and cargo protection techniques.
Knowledge of motor vehicle traffic and safety rules, including those specific to aircraft-loading vehicles.
Knowledge of cargo assembly, aircraft-loading operations, and aircraft-servicing vehicle procedures; ability to operate vehicles safely when loading, unloading, or servicing aircraft.
Ability to meet aircraft-servicing, loading, or cargo-assembly schedules and deadlines.
Ability to interpret oral and written instructions and specifications related to aircraft loading, unloading, and servicing.
Ability to perform routine heavy lifting and carrying of 45–79 pounds and the required standing, bending, kneeling, climbing, reaching, and vehicle/equipment operation.
Must meet stated vision, depth perception, color distinction, hearing, coordination, and mental and emotional stability requirements; a specific physical condition or impairment will not automatically disqualify a candidate if it can otherwise be accommodated.
May be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, additional duties, and emergency overtime.
May be required to participate in real-world and exercise contingency situations.
May be required to receive vaccinations due to potential exposure to biomedical hazards.
Position is subject to random drug testing.
Position is designated as a key position supporting wartime and contingency operations.
A qualifying conviction for a crime of domestic violence precludes performance of the position.

Responsibilities

Operate heavy-load and aircraft-loading vehicles.
Load and unload vehicles, including aircraft loaders transporting cargo between terminals and aircraft.
Serve as a load-team member, loading, unloading, and resequencing military and civilian aircraft.
Clean aircraft floors, seating areas, and lavatories.
Perform dispatcher duties.