Truck Driver-Warehouse

This standard job description is for a Warehouse Worker (Truck Driver) who 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 Warehouse Team Leader (Foreman FSN-05).

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Driving and Transportation (60% of time)

• Safely operates U.S. Government-owned or leased vehicles including heavy or light duty trucks, pick-up trucks, vans, cargo vans, etc. as required to transport expendable and non-expendable items to and from the warehouse to office building, residential properties, and other locations.
• Safely operates forklifts, pallet jacks, dollies, trolleys, and other material handling equipment to move supplies to and from proper storage areas.
• Cleans, polishes and checks vehicle before and after operation to ensure that it is in serviceable condition. Conducts vehicle inspection and reports vehicle deficiencies to the supervisor. Performs minor vehicle maintenance repairs, as needed.
• Handles cash up to $1,000 and/or handle government fuel credit card for vehicle with $300 limit.

Warehouse Operations and Maintenance (20% of time)

• Job holder performs loading and unloading of both expendable and non-expendable including but not limited to furniture, appliances etc. from trucks/vans to the warehouse(s). Assists in organizing, preparation and the delivery of items from the warehouse to office buildings, residences and other locations.
• Assemble and dismantle or move furniture, appliances such as refrigerators, air-conditioners, stoves etc. as needed, without causing any damage to U.G. Government property.
• Assists in packing, unpacking and delivery of welcome kits to the new arrivals as directed by the supervisor. Organizes and distributes expendable supplies to customers and various sections as required.
• Oversees the loading and unloading of trucks to ensure the vehicle may be driven safely and no damage will occur to Embassy property.
• Assists in moving and storing items and maintenance of storage spaces.

Inventory (10% of time)

• Assists with inventory of the warehouse to ensure that all items are stored properly, no theft has accrued, no safety or fire hazards exist.
• Conduct individual inventories of residences and inspect items to ensure that no theft or damage of the embassy property has accrued. Identifies and reports damaged or missing items for replacement.
• Assists in arranging items for sale or disposal.

Other Duties Assigned (10% of time)

• Provides manual assistance during visits and/or events such as setting up of control rooms, safeguarding property,
• tracking of items and equipment etc.
• Escorts visitors, outside contractors and non-cleared employees at post when required.
• May be required to provide manual labor assistance to any of the sections or offices as directed by the supervisor

Note: This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by incumbent. Incumbent will be required to perform other duties as assigned by the agency.

Qualifications and Evaluations

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.