Motor Vehicle Operator

U.S. Government Publishing Office; Washington; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) in Washington, DC seeks a Motor Vehicle Operator to support printing, publishing, storage and distribution of federal content.

You will operate vehicles and manage cargo in a fast-paced environment for agencies and the public. Responsibilities include transporting cargo, completing safety check sheets, ensuring proper vehicle servicing and loading, and handling pallets up to 3,500 pounds at varying dock elevations.

Responsibilities

• Transporting cargo including printed material and other items.
• Completing pre-trip and post-trip safety check sheets and records.
• Ensuring the truck is properly serviced and loaded safely.
• Handling pallets, skids, or hoppers up to 3,500 pounds at loading docks.
• Reading the job announcement carefully and following instructions.

Job description

GPO’s mission is to keep America Informed as the official, digital, and secure source for producing, preserving, and distributing official Federal Government publications and information products for Congress, Federal agencies, and the American public. As a Motor Vehicle Operator at our state-of-the-art facility in Washington, DC, you will work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, providing other agencies with innovative services for the printing, publishing, storage, and distribution of digital content.

Responsibilities included:

• Transporting cargo consisting mostly of printed material and other special items associated with a printing plant, assuring that cargo and equipment on truck are properly loaded to prevent damage in transit.
• Completing pre-trip and post-trip safety check sheets and records necessary information on Vehicle Manifest in accordance with office regulations.
• Assuring that the truck is properly serviced; properly equipped to carry out loading and unloading operations; and cleaned by washing both the interior and exterior in addition to sweeping out the truck as necessary.
• Handling skids, pallets or hoppers of metal weighing up to 3500 pounds in pull-off or pull-on operations at loading docks that may vary in degree of elevation between truck bed and platform level.

Resumes for Federal jobs require more details than private sector resumes. Please ensure you read the job announcement carefully and include all the information requested on your resume.

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