Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operating)

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

01EXPERIENCE

A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated.

The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Dexterity and Safety Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading) Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Without more than normal supervision Work Practices 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; religions; 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. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities.

Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

Duties Include but not limited too: Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operating) will Routinely performs various general laborer duties including but not limited to; demolition of walls, floors, ceilings and other building systems; loading and unloading of trucks; transporting and preparing new building materials for use in internal construction projects throughout the medical center. Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operating) will Utilizes hand and powered equipment such as dollies, material carts, and pallet jacks.

Electric, gasoline, or diesel-powered fork lifts capable of lifting loads weighing approximately 4,000 lbs. are used to move supplies and materials to load and unload tools and supplies from trucks (weighing up to 10,000 lbs.) and tractors with or without trailers. Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operating) Sets up and maintains temporary construction areas in accordance with Infection Control guidelines to mitigate the spread of dust and debris.

Routinely works with other tradesmen on the Construction Crew in performing tasks of various construction activities including carpentry, masonry, painting, electrical and pipefitting.

Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operating) skillfully operates a variety of specified powered and non-powered equipment in a safe and efficient manner, including but not limited to hand tools, pressure washers, drills, jackhammers, concrete saws, concrete mixers, earth compactors, tractors, trucks, forklifts and other motor vehicles; to productively and safely accomplish tasks requiring specialized equipment.

Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operating) receives oral or written instructions from the Construction Shop Supervisor, work is inspected on a random basis for timeliness, proper work practices, and compliance with directions.

Independently select and operate the most appropriate equipment to accomplish each project in an economic safe manner to prevent risky situation and avoid personal injuries or property damage; and accomplishes recurring tasks from provided instructions for routine duties, and receives detailed instructions and supervision for special assigned construction projects and work.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00am-4:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operating)/PD558-50022A Physical Requirements: Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: This position is required to stand, sit, and bend. When loading and unloading trucks or when working on grounds maintenance tasks, the incumbent is required to lift 50 lbs. and occasionally works in cramped and fatiguing positions.

Frequent stooping/bending and physical exertion may be involved when assisting into and out of the vehicle.