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Summary This position is part of the National Archives and Records Administration. Motor vehicle operators are responsible for the safe operation of trucks which typically have an approximate gross weight up to 32,000 lbs and are used to transport cargo within National Archives facilities and other Government locations. Responsibilities As a MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR, you will: Operate motor vehicles to transport passengers and pickup/deliver filing equipment, furniture, supplies, and archival loan materials. Act as couriers and messengers to pick up and or deliver packages and archival loans between National Archives locations and other Federal agencies inside and outside the Washington, DC area. Participate in the loading and unloading of cargo from vehicles using various types of equipment that includes hydraulic equipment. Ensure that cargo doors are properly secured prior to transit. Assist in the transfer of textual and non-textual materials from agency depositories; removing and or installing steel filing equipment; moving or otherwise transporting office furniture, supplies and equipment. Requirements Conditions of Employment If you do not meet any of the categories listed above, you may wish to apply under announcement DE-12445432-24-BS, which is open for any U.S. citizen to apply. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply. The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume. A one-year probationary period may be required. Must successfully complete a background investigation. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form i-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Designated and/or Random Drug Testing may be required. You must possess and maintain a state driver's license and current Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Key Requirements: Please refer to "Conditions of Employment." Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying. Must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Nationals. Qualifications You must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. EXPERIENCE: 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. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following job elements: Ability To Do the Work of the Position Without More Than Normal Supervision Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation) Operation of Motor Vehicles Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles AND Physical Requirement: The first part of the interview process for this position requires candidates to pass a physical abilities test designed to measure candidates' ability to perform the physical requirements of the job. The test requires a driver to lift filing equipment, furniture, computer equipment, cartons, and containers weighing from 25 to 50 pounds, and to move pallets or wheeled transport devices loaded with archival materials, supplies, etc. weighing; up to 1500 pounds. They are required to bend, turn, twist, and stoop in order to wrap pallets and secure cargo in cargo trailers. Working Conditions: Work is performed outside and within the National Archives leased and owned buildings, other Government facilities, in warehouse environments, in the enclosed cab of a truck or other vehicle, inside truck trailers, and sometimes in dimly lit areas as well as close quarters. The driver operates vehicles in a variety of traffic situations and weather conditions. Driver's License: Must possess and maintain valid state driver's license, Class A or Class, Commercial driver's license (CDL). Education Additional Information We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. This announcement may be used to fill like positions in other organizations within the National Archives and Records Administration. This is a bargaining unit position, AFGE Council 260.