MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR

Full Job Description

You will serve as a Motor Vehicle Operator of NAVSUP FLT LOGISTICS CNTR PUGET SOUND.

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying.

Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.

This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job.

Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible.

The Screen-out Element for this position is: I have the ability to perform the full range of tasks, as demonstrated though experience working under normal supervision, including transport material throughout public roads/highways for long or short hauls on routine basis; Use pre-operational inspection checklist to ensure fuel supply and other conditions; assist in receiving , storing, assembling for issue and delivery by motor vehicle of a variety of supplies, material and equipment; loads and unloads trucks/trailers with material observing safe handling procedures using manual or mechanical means and delivers material to sites by the most expeditious route, observing all traffic laws and regulations; identify proper weight distribution requirements according to conveyance to prevent damage during transport; operate gasoline and/or electric forklifts.

I work on my own initiative under general supervision subject to occasional inspection.

Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations.

Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Major Duties:

• You will operate motor vehicles and operate Material Handling Equipment (MHE) in the day-to-day operations of loading, offloading, and staging of material from Government and commercial stores.
• You will load and unload trucks/trailers with material observing safe handling procedures using manual or mechanical means and delivers material to sites by most expeditious route, observing all traffic laws and regulations.
• You will operate trucks up to 26,000-pound gross vehicle weight (GVW) on regularly established schedules and routes.
• You will be responsible for correct storage and location identification of all materials and equipment to prevent damage or loss.
• You will be required to stage hazardous material orders and offload material at customer stops.