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Heavy Mobile Equipment Operator (Material Handler)

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Sustainment Command
406th Army Field Support Brigade Ft. Stewart, GA

Summary

About the Position: This position is located at the 406th Army Field Support Brigade at Fort Stewart, GA.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$26.10 - $30.50 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WG 7
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Term - Term Appointment NTE-Position may be filled as a Term Appointment NTE 13 months. Extensions may be made possible in accordance with guidance on the job announcement.
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Not Required
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
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Background check type
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
MCGK-26-13050685-MP
Control number
882869200

Duties

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  • Operates heavy mobile wheel and track equipment, including forklifts rated up to 50,000 pounds.
  • Inspects incoming heavy mobile equipment for damage and environmental hazards.
  • Verifies shipping manifests and accountability documents for incoming cargo.
  • Performs operator-level maintenance, including lubrication and fluid level checks.
  • Conducts scheduled monthly, semi-annual, and annual preventive maintenance inspections.
  • Logs all maintenance findings, equipment faults, and completed service actions.
  • Loads and unloads materials from commercial and military transport carriers.
  • Stacks and organizes equipment and supplies in designated warehouse or yard spaces.
  • Conducts physical vehicle inventories to maintain property accountability.
  • Tests vehicle safety systems, including brakes, emergency signals, and tire pressure.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter.
  • This position is subject to pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion.
  • This position has a requirement to lift up to 75 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
  • This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 20% of the time.
  • The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
  • The duties of this position require the incumbent to obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) equivalent to a Georgia State Class A within 90 days of employment.
  • The duties of this position require the incumbent to obtain and maintain a Hazmat certification within 90 days of employment.
  • Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 11.
  • This is a Term position scheduled to last 13 months. A term position may be extended to a maximum of six years depending upon the needs of management.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.


  • 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
  • Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
  • Reinstatement



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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a Heavy Mobile Equipment Operator (Material Handler) without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common Heavy Mobile Equipment Operator (Materials Handler) duties. I can 1) operate standard forklifts and towing equipment, 2) perform basic operator checks like topping off fluids and/or checking tire pressure, and 3) assist with inventory documentation. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

  • Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision
  • Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles)
  • Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading)
  • Ability to Operate Safely (Non-motor Vehicles)
  • Operation of Motor Vehicles
  • Reliability and Dependability as a Mobile Equipment Operator
  • Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order)
  • Physical Efforts: The incumbent will perform work on hard surfaces in situations that require standing, stooping, climbing, bending, walking, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Incumbent is subject to strain caused by vibrations of the equipment and from jerking and jolting motions while lifting and moving loads. Incumbent will lift and carry parts, equipment, and items weighing up to 75 pounds. Considerable eye, hand and foot coordination is required.
  • Working Conditions: The incumbent will normally work outside, sometimes in inclement weather. Work areas may be dirty and noisy. Fumes may be present from vehicles. There may be exposure to dirt, dust, paint, and grease. Subject to cuts, bruises, burns, shock, and strains. May be required to wear and/or use protective clothing and equipment in accordance with established health and safety regulations.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
  • Direct deposit of pay is required.
  • This is a Transportation and Distribution Management Career Field position.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement..
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
  • Term Appointment NTE - Position may be filled as a Term Appointment NTE 13 Months. Term appointments may be extended beyond of six (6) years, up to eight (8) years. With DoD approval, Term appointments may be extended beyond eight (8) years.
  • Current permanent Federal employees (to include permanent Army employees) applying for a Term appointment will be appointed/converted into a Term appointment with no statutory return rights back to a permanent position.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.

You may claim Military Spouse preference.

You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.

U.S. Army Sustainment Command

Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.

Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk
Website
https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq
Address
GK-W6YKAA US ARMY SUSTAINMENT COMMAND-406TH AFSB
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Fort Stewart, GA 31314
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