Tools and Parts Attendant (Motor Vehicle Operator)

Full Job Description

NIST's Site Services Group is seeking an employee to support reliable campus operations by ensuring technicians have timely access to tools and equipment needed to maintain facilities and infrastructure.

This position also supports official transportation services and special events, helping ensure safe, professional transport for visitors and NIST officials while maintaining accountability of government property.

All applicants must submit a resume NOT TO EXCEED two pages on standard-size paper.

If the resume exceeds two pages, only the first two pages will be reviewed for qualifications or assessment determinations. There is no specific length or level of experience requirement.

The applicant's overall background of experience, education and training must clearly demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position, such as perform automotive mechanic work, without more than normal supervision.

AND Driver's License (Screen-Out): A valid state Driver's License is required for this position.

NOTE: We cannot accept photographs; therefore, please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package.

If an interview is requested, you will be required to provide a copy of your valid state-issued Driver's License.

AND Applicants must be able to obtain a Commercial Driver's License within the first six months of employment.

Applicants must meet the screen out elements and achieve an overall score of at least fifty (50%) or higher 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).

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

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S.

Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification System for Trade and Labor Occupations Handbook.

If requesting reconsideration of your qualification determination, please refer to the following site: Applicant Reconsideration Major Duties:

In this position, you will: - Assist in the obtainment of tools and standard parts, such as water pumps, wheel bearings, fan clutches, brake linings, tailpipes, thermostats, master cylinders, windshield wiper motors, starters, alternators, batteries, drive line components, and other components of similar complexity by looking up replacement information in parts manuals or by making comparison with samples.

- Prepare, maintain and file required documentation; verifies items and documentation received.

- Follow up to assure return of nonexpendable items; verifies returned items for serviceability and prepare appropriate documents such as repair orders and report of survey.

- Operate vehicles with a gross weight exceeding 26,000 pounds used to conduct special VIP tours and provide official passenger transportation in the National Capital Region.

- Ensure vehicles are clean and serviceable by conducting premaintenance checks before operation. - Inspect fueling facility's tanks, pipes, and dispensers daily to ensure no deficiencies exist.

- Record all findings on a daily inspection checklist.

-Follow established safety rules and regulations, maintain a safe and clean work environment, use and assure proper fit of required safety equipment and clothing.