US Embassy
DUE: 28 JAN 2025
Duties
This standard job description is for a Warehouse Worker (Truck Driver) who is responsible for safely and efficiently operating U.S. Government-owned or leased trucks, large cargo vehicles or other vehicles. The incumbent is also responsible for safe handling, transporting and storage of both expendable and non-expendable items. The position is in the General Services Office and under the supervision of the Deputy Warehouse Supervisor.
Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a:
security certificateAll selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.
Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time 4 weeks upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Education Requirements:
Completion of primary education is required.
Please address this factor in your ERA application under Education.
Evaluations:
You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement.
You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.
You must complete the application form and provide the required documents. Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.
Qualifications:
Experience:
A minimum of two (2) years of professional truck or heavy vehicle driving experience is required. In addition to one (1) year of experience in manual labor or warehouse work is required.
Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.
Language:
English : (Limited knowledge) Reading/Writing/Speaking is required.
Shona/Ndebele: (Good Working Knowledge) Reading/Writing/Speaking is required.
Please address this language requirement in your ERA application.
Job Knowledge:
Good working knowledge of warehouse operations, procedures.
Good work knowledge of maintenance and efficient usage of warehouse storage space.
Good working knowledge of conducting inventory and stacking of items/equipment.
Knowledge of local traffic laws and regulations. Knowledge of in-country travel routes and areas is required.
Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.
Skills And Abilities:
Ability to physically perform loading and unloading. Must be able to handle heavy objects smoothly and efficiently. Must be able to able to lift a maximum of 51 lbs. (23kg) under OSHA standards.
Ability to use warehouse tools and safely operate equipment such as forklifts, hand trolleys, electronic lifters etc.
Must be able to diagnose and handle preventive maintenance and first-echelon automotive repairs. Ability to detect vehicle defects and report them immediately to authorities concerned.
Must be able to perform assigned tasks in all types of weather and environmental weather conditions, to include at times of severe cold, extreme heat, wet or dry weather conditions, and high winds.
Must have a valid, current license for heavy vehicles driver’s license Class 2, and in accordance with local laws.
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