Motor Vehicle Operator

U.S. Army Sustainment Command•Fort Hood, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the U.S. Army Sustainment Command, 407th Army Field Support Brigade, Logistics Readiness Center, Supply and Services Division, located at Fort Hood, Texas. The Motor Vehicle Operator drives stake trucks, cargo vans, and tractor semi-trailers to deliver and pick up materials and equipment at various locations and work sites. The role also operates forklifts to move, load, unload, transfer, transport, and stack or unstack palletized goods. The operator secures and marks cargo, assists with inventory and repacking tasks, transfers items to designated warehouses, and completes supply documentation. The job requires a current commercial driver's license and forklift training certification and license. Warehouse work involves physical effort and work in varying indoor and outdoor conditions.

Requirements

Demonstrate the ability to perform common forklift and motor vehicle operation tasks, including operating vehicles to transport supplies, materials, or equipment, without more than normal supervision.
Ability to drive safely and operate motor vehicles.
Ability to interpret instructions and specifications related to mobile equipment operation.
Ability to operate non-motorized equipment safely.
Reliability and dependability as a motor vehicle operator.
Maintain neat, clean, and orderly work practices.
Obtain and maintain a current commercial driver's license.
Obtain and maintain forklift training certification and license.
Pass a pre-employment physical and meet the requirement to lift up to 50 pounds in regular duties.
Obtain and maintain a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI)/Tier 1 background check; appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination.
Comply with the civilian drug abuse testing program, including successfully passing a pre-appointment urinalysis and periodic screenings, and sign the applicable DA form(s) or Memorandum of Understanding.
Complete a one-year probationary period unless previously meeting the applicable requirements.
Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

Drive stake trucks, cargo vans, and tractor semi-trailers to pick up and deliver materials and equipment at various locations and work sites.
Operate forklifts capable of lifting 2,000 to 55,000 pounds to move, load or unload, transfer and transport, and stack or unstack palletized goods.
Secure cargo with tie-down ropes, straps, or tarpaulins to prevent shifting and protect loads; mark dangerous or protruding cargo with flags, placards, or reflective lights.
Report item counts during inventories.
Repack or unpack items in broken containers, including weighing, marking, boarding, sealing, and related tasks.
Transfer items to the prescribed warehouse and complete supply documentation.