Ammunition Handler (Fork Lift Operator/Motor Vehicle Operator)

Full Job Description

About the Position: The duty of the position is with Directorate of Training Sustainment (DOTS), U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905.

This position is located in the Supply & Services Division.

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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 a(n) Ammunition Handler (Fork Lift Operator/Motor Vehicle Operator)~ without more than normal supervision.

I have the ability to perform common ammunition and explosive task. I can assist with drawing ammunition and explosive items from an Ammunition Supply Point and deliver items to training area.

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 Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc.

(Other Than Blueprint Reading) Dexterity and Safety Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.

Knowledge of Materials Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments Physical Effort: Work involves lifting and positioning heavy objects weighing up to 78 pounds, and occasionally, with assistance, handling objects weighing over 79 pounds, while loading or unloading cargo.

There is continuous physical activity in reaching, bending, turning or moving feet and legs.

Working Conditions: Incumbent works in motor pools, ammunition supply points/igloos, ranges and training areas, and enclosed cab of vehicle.

There is exposure to all types of weather conditions and all types of traffic where there is a possibility of serious accident.

The operator is subject to cuts, bruises and broken bones as a result of accident or when loading and unloading vehicles.

Work assignments involve a thorough knowledge of hazardous material handling, and related activities. Incumbent is required to successfully complete a variety of hazardous material classes.

Major Duties:

• Handle ammunition and/or explosives in accordance with established regulations and policies.
• Assist units with preparing live and ammunition residue turn-in documentation.
• Operate gas or diesel powered cargo vehicles to transport ammunition, explosives, special weapons and their components.
• Operate a fork lift to lift and move loads weighing less than 10,000 pounds.
• Operate vehicles in all traffic conditions in accordance with safety rules and regulations.
• Physically handle munitions for movement and in loading and unloading carriers.