Motor Vehicle Operator (Materials Handler)

Motor Vehicle Operator (Materials Handler)

Department: Department of Defense

Location(s): Whitehall, Ohio

Salary Range: $26.06 - $30.43 Per Hour

Job Summary: See below for important information regarding this job.

Major Duties:

• Serves as delivery driver, materials handler, and materials security screener.
• Routinely receive inbound cargo, screen for undesirable contents using highly efficient, commercial grade X-ray equipment, and provide transportation of materials to host and tenant activities daily.
• Operates straight in line trucks with airbrakes and truck-trailer combinations with a typical gross vehicle weight of 10,000 up to 32,000 pounds.
• Assists with loading/unloading materials, using material handling equipment such as electric, gasoline or diesel-powered forklifts rated for 4,000 to 10,000 pounds that can include special attachments.
• Assures vehicle is not loaded beyond the rated capacity by checking cargo papers and by visual observation.
• Operates receiving dock to receive and direct trucks to unloading bay.
• Operate highly efficient, commercial grade security screening (x-ray) equipment to screen and observe all freight, material and mail entering the base.

Qualifications: To qualify for a Motor Vehicle Operator (Materials Handler), your resume and supporting documentation must support: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standard for Trades and Labor Occupations. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required, 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 at the level for which you are applying. Emphasis is placed on how you gained the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time, and the required ability or potential to perform the job. Applicants who do not meet the screen-out element (SOE) will be eliminated from further competition. Selective Placement Factor: Must possess a valid state driver's license and Class-B commercial driver's license. 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. Physical Effort: Performs work on hard surfaces and in work areas that require standing, stooping, bending, and walking. Work in tiring and uncomfortable positions and may be required to work at a rapid pace for long periods. Exerts moderate to heavy physical effort in the frequent handling of objects weighing over 50 pounds and the occasional handling of heavier objects, which are moved with weight handling equipment or assistance of other workers. May exert moderate to heavy physical effort in climbing on trucks to lower landing gears, cut seals, open container doors, and climb on trailers to load or tie down cargo. Exerts moderate physical effort in operating, turning, backing, and controlling vehicles which carry heavier loads. Working Conditions: Work is performed inside or outside in areas that may be hot, damp, cold, drafty, or poorly lighted. Drivers work mostly outside and operate vehicles in all kinds of weather and traffic and are exposed to the danger of serious accidents. They are exposed to dirt, fumes, and to the possibility of cuts, bruises, and broken bones resulting from accidents while driving or from falling objects when loading and unloading the vehicle. Driving is done on and off base in all types of driving conditions. Work may expose individuals to the potential danger of explosives, radiation and biological or chemical contaminants. Work may require wearing personal protective gear such as steel-toed shoes, leather or rubber gloves, aprons, and dust masks.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages. If your resume exceeds the two-page limit, you will be removed from consideration for this announcement. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12903979.

Application Deadline: 2026-03-22