MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR Jobs

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Job Description

Duties

• Operates heavy equipment and aircraft loading vehicles. Operates heavy and mid-sized vehicles or other trucks typically with a GVW up to and over 32,000 pounds in terminal yard and on flightline as required.
• Loads and/or off-loads vehicles, such as aircraft loaders/forklifts being prepared to transport palletized baggage and (ATGL's) air transportable galley & lavatories from the terminal to the aircraft or vice versa.
• Performs duties as a load team member, loading/off-loading/re-sequencing military and civilian aircraft.
• Performs general warehouse material handling duties. Performs Fleet Service Duties Loads/unloads ATGL's to and from military aircraft.
• Performs Dispatcher duties Dispatches load crews to load/unload aircraft.

Requirements Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required. Males must be registered for Selective Service, see
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program. Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.
• Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
• The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required for the position.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft/vehicle to conferences, meetings, or functions away from the duty office/location. Travel may include overnight stays.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours and/or Shift work may be required which may include overtime and/or irregular hours.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968.
• An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• IAW SA-2020-25 This position requires a physical/medical examination. The physical/medical requirements of this position as determined are:
• Works on hard surfaces and in work areas that require standing, bending, kneeling, climbing and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
• Routine heavy lifting and carrying (45-79 pounds) when loading and unloading aircraft. Both hands are required. Work requires effort in reaching, bending, turning or moving hands, arms, feet and legs to operate vehicles and equipment.
• Hours of standing are more than 2 hours per day. Hours of kneeling are one to two hours per day. Hours of repeated bending are one to two hours per day. Routine climbing, use of legs and arms is required.
• Both legs are required. Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously. Near vision correctable at 13 inches to 16 inches to Jaeger 1 to 4.
• Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and 20/40 in the other. Both eyes are required. Depth perception. Ability to distinguish basic colors. Hearing must meet H1 hearing profile in applicable regulations.
• Work requires ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously. Mental and emotional stability required. If it can be otherwise accommodated a specific physical condition or impairment will not automatically disqualify a candidate.
• May be selected to perform section vehicle control duties. May be required to make limited repairs on vehicles, such as changing a flat tire.
• The work requires the employee to wear personal protective equipment, such as steel-toed shoes, hearing protection, work gloves and reflective equipment. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications 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. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-5700 Transportation/Mobile Equipment Operation Family. 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 the ability to do the work of a MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR without more than normal supervision. JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

• Knowledge of and skill in operating one or more gasoline, diesel, or electric powered wheeled vehicles with a GVW up to and over 32,000 pounds such as aircraft loading vehicles, trucks, baggage trailers, air stairs, highlifts, forklifts, and baggage conveyors.
• Knowledge of baggage handling and hauling and techniques for safeguarding and protecting aircraft pallets.
• Knowledge of traffic and safety regulations, practices, and procedures pertaining to motor vehicle operation including those specific to aircraft loading vehicles.
• Knowledge of regulations and procedures pertaining to baggage assembly, aircraft loading operations, and ability to operate vehicles to safely on/off-load cargo, aircraft assets, baggage pallets, ATGL's and cargo.
• Ability to meet aircraft loading or baggage/cargo assembly sequence of events schedules or deadlines.
• Ability to interpret oral and written instructions and specifications related to the on/off-loading and servicing of aircraft. Knowledge of regulated garbage handling, techniques and established guidance.

PHYSICAL EFFORT: Drivers exert moderate physical effort in operating, turning, backing, and controlling vehicles which carry heavier loads. Incumbent works on hard surfaces and in work areas that require standing, bending, kneeling, climbing and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Routine heavy lifting and carrying (45-79 pounds) when loading and unloading aircraft. Both hands are required. Work requires effort in reaching, bending, turning or moving hands, arms, feet and legs to operate vehicles and equipment. Standing hours are more than 2 hours per day. Kneeling hours are one to two hours per day. Hours of repeated bending are one to two hours per day. Routine climbing, use of legs and arms is required. Both legs are required. Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously. Near vision correctable at 13 inches to 16 inches to Jaeger 1 to 4. Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and 20/40 in the other. Both eyes are required. Depth perception. Ability to distinguish basic colors. Hearing must meet H1 hearing profile in applicable regulations. Work requires ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously. Mental and emotional stability required. If it can be otherwise accommodated a specific physical condition or impairment will not automatically disqualify a candidate.

WORKING CONDITIONS: The driver operates vehicles on and near active runways. The heavy traffic consists of cargo aircraft taxiing from/to active runways, fuel trucks, and other flight line vehicles. Required to wear protective clothing such as steel-toed safety shoes, ear plugs/headsets, helmets, and/or other protective equipment when in vicinity of aircraft with engines running. Work is done inside and outside in areas that may be hot, damp, cold, drafty, or poorly lit. Employee is regularly exposed to the possibility of cuts, scrapes, and bruises, falls from ladders, falling material, or injury from equipment. May be exposed to dust, dirt, grease, solvents, and high noise areas while working in a mechanized work area, or radiation, toxins, explosives hazards, or chemical fumes while working in a hazardous materials environment. Intermittent excessive noise. Working around moving objects or vehicles. Works closely with others.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.