Warehouse Worker (Truck Driver) NEW

About

Overview

Hiring Path:

• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

This position is open to:
•  All Interested Applicants / All Sources

For USEFM – FP grade is AA.  Actual FP salary authorized by Washington D.C.

Security Clearance Required:

Public Trust – Background Investigation

Appointment Type

Permanent

Appointment Type Details:

Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period

Marketing Statement:

We encourage you to review the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO):  The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Summary:

The U.S. Mission in Ethiopia is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Warehouse Worker (Truck Driver) in the GSO office.

Supervisory Position:

No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:

No

Travel Required:

Not Required

Duties

The incumbent is responsible for safely and efficiently operating a 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 Logistics Supervisor.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

All 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 school 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: 

Limited knowledge in speaking/reading/writing English is required. Good working knowledge in speaking/reading/writing Amharic is required. (These may be tested)

Please address this language requirement in your ERA application. 

Job Knowledge:

• Good working knowledge of warehouse operations, procedures and security standards.
• Good working 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:

• • Physically able to 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-tier automotive repairs. Ability to detect vehicle defects and report them immediately to supervisor.

• • Must be able to perform assigned tasks in all types of weather, and environmental conditions to include at times severe cold, extreme heat, wet or dry weather conditions, and high winds.

• • Must hold a valid and legally obtained heavy vehicle grade 4 or equivalent driver’s license for a minimum of five (5) years.  (These may be tested)

Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.

How to Apply

How to Apply:

Click the “Apply to This Vacancy” button at the top of the page to begin your application.  For an instructional video on how to apply click here. APPLICATION LINK

Please address all relevant experience, education, language skills (including English), and job related skills or requirements in your application.

You may edit your application any time before the vacancy closing date. If you fail to submit a complete application by the vacancy closing date of this vacancy, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

For a copy of the complete position description, please contact the HR Office.

To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the HR Office.

We foster a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace where employees can be themselves.  We invite qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Required Documents:

Note: Please upload all work experience copies of yours under “Other Document 1 or 2”

Please upload all applicable documents to your application. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.