Printing Plant Worker (Motor Vehicle Operator)

• Transporting cargo consisting mostly of printed material and other special items associated with a printing plant assuring that cargo and equipment on truck are properly loaded to prevent damage in transit.
• Completing pre-trip and post-trip safety check sheets and records necessary information on Vehicle Manifest in accordance with office regulations.
• Assuring that the truck is properly serviced; properly equipped to carry out loading and unloading operations; and cleaned by washing both the interior and exterior in addition to sweeping out the truck as necessary.
• Handling skids pallets or hoppers of metal weighing up to 3500 pounds in pull-off or pull-on operations at loading docks that may vary in degree of elevation between truck bed and platform level.

• U.S. Citizenship is Required.
• Selectee must pass all preemployment requirements prior to appointment.
• Selectee must undergo a background investigation for Suitability.
• Males born after 12/03/59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Selectee may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
• Selectees must pass a physical examination prior to appointment.
• Strength test may be required.
• Physical Effort: Duties require standing stooping reaching bending turning or moving hands arms feet and legs while steering and operating hand and foot controls on the materials handling equipment.
• Physical Effort: Duties require lifting moderately heavy items weighing approximately 20 pounds; and may lift items over 50 pounds while loading or unloading trucks. Incumbent is required to have good eye-hand coordination and proficient vision.
• Physical Effort: Duties require handling skids pallets or hoppers of metal weighing up to 3500 pounds in pull-off/pull-on operations at loading docks that may vary in degree of elevation between truck bed and platform level.
• Working Conditions: The incumbent is required to work inside and outside and is occasionally exposed to bad weather while loading and unloading vehicles.
• Working Conditions: The incumbent drives in all types of traffic and weather conditions and is exposed to the possibility of serious accidents.
• Selectee must possess and maintain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) while assigned to the position.

To qualify for the Printing Plant Worker (Motor Vehicle Operator) you must meet the following requirements: Applicants must meet the following Screen-Out element Job Element #1:

Ability to do the work of a Printing Plant Worker (Motor Vehicle Operator) without more than normal supervision in a fast-paced complex production environment to be considered for this position applicants must have experience and/or training of sufficient scope and quality to independently perform the duties which are:
1. Driving medium-heavy delivery trucks;
2. Operating an electric industrial forklift to move stack and load materials;
3. Completing pre-trip and post-trip safety check sheets and recording necessary information on Vehicle Manifest in accordance with office regulations;
4. Giving instructions to any assigned helpers;
5. Acting as a guide for truck driver during backing maneuvers.

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.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement to be considered.