Job Details

Motor Vehicle Operator

The primary purpose of this position is to operate a variety of gasoline, diesel or electric-powered wheeled vehicles typically with a gross vehicle weight of more than 10,000 and up to 33,000 pounds on public roads in a full range of traffic conditions and at highway speeds to transport supplies, materials, and equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Drives one or more types of medium trucks and special purpose vehicles, such as platform trucks, van trucks, stake trucks, forklift trucks to transport supplies, materials, and equipment, which may be equipped with air brakes.
• Performs operator maintenance, such as checking fluid levels and air pressure in tires, cleaning and washing of vehicles, and performing inspection checklists to ensure safe and proper operation.
• Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment.
• Performs fleet servicing on AMC and non-AMC aircraft by sweeping and mopping interior flooring of aircraft; cleaning, removing and replacing portable latrines, refuse cans, coffee and water jugs; draining and filling water tanks; cleaning galleys/ATGL's, wash basins, and lavatory fixtures.
• Inventories and receipts for all nonexpendable fleet service equipment aboard inbound aircraft.
• Transports, cleans, stores, and performs minor maintenance of Fleet Service/aircraft equipment.
• Performs dispatcher duties.

Requirements:

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-5700 Transportation/Mobile Equipment Operation Group. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed and 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 the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. The screen out element for this position is ability to do the work of a MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR without more than normal supervision.

Job elements include:

• Knowledge of and skill in operating one or more gasoline, diesel, or electric powered wheeled vehicles with a GVW of more than 10,000 and up to 33,000 pounds such as platform trucks, van trucks, stake trucks, latrine servicing trucks, 25K/NGSL loaders, 250 gallon water trucks, 3 ton hi-lift trucks, 10K/10K AT forklifts, passenger vans, shuttle buses, and cargo vans.
• Knowledge of cargo handling, hauling, and techniques for safeguarding and protecting cargo/equipment and interpret technical orders and regulation.
• Knowledge of traffic and safety regulations, practices, and procedures pertaining to motor vehicle and forklift operation.
• Knowledge of passenger safety rules including those regarding the use of seatbelts.
• Ability to judge road/traffic conditions and read maps to determine the shortest safest route.
• Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. related to motor vehicle and forklift operation and preventative maintenance.
• Reliability and dependability to meet pickup and delivery deadlines and schedules.
• Knowledge of basic rules of sanitation and the ability to use cleaning products such as detergents, soaps, sanitizers, air fresheners, etc. and the ability to follow directions provided by various product manufacturers.
• Knowledge of and skill in operating one or more electric, LPG, or diesel powered forklifts typically capable of lifting less than 10,000 pounds as high as 168 inches; ability to judge aisles, doorways, loads, and load balance, and operate controls to maneuver forklift trucks.
• Skill in remote terminal keyboard entry and retrieval of a variety of flight/mission data.

Physical Effort: Work requires reaching, turning, or moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to operate hand and foot controls to operate, turn, back, and control vehicles which may carry heavier loads. Associated duties require stooping, bending, and climbing. Lifts and carries objects weighing up to 40 pounds and heavier objects with assistance. Ability to distinguish basic colors. Hearing, with or without hearing aides, is required.

Working Conditions: Drives work mostly outside and operate vehicles in all kinds of traffic and weather on public roads and are exposed to the danger of serious accidents. Drivers are exposed to dirt, fumes, and to the possibility of cuts, bruises, and broken bones as a result of accidents when loading and unloading the vehicle and/or servicing aircraft. Exposed to heat/cold, humid/dry conditions. Works on ladders/scaffolding. Works closely with others and works alone.