Aircraft Freight Loader - Coronado, United States - US Commander, Navy Installations

US Commander, Navy Installations

Verified Company

Coronado, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Duties:

You will inspect outgoing palletized cargo to verify pallets are within size limits.
You will tow disabled transient tactical vehicles away from runway to designated safe area in the event of an emergency.
You will conduct daily equipment checks of support equipment, material handling, and motor vehicles.
You will operate ground support equipment and material handling equipment in support of aircraft operations.
You will provide flight line services using proper flight line hand signals, install/remove gear pins, wheel chocks, tie downs and loading stairs, and arrange fueling of transient aircraft.
You will comply with established guidelines and instructions (e.g. safety guidelines, equipment use, security requirements, DOD regulations and policies) for loading or unloading aircraft.

Requirements:

Conditions of Employment:

Must be a US Citizen.
Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e
Males born after must be registered for Selective Service.
This is a bargaining unit position.
You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license.
Incumbent must be willing and able to work rotating shifts including Sundays and holidays, and a basic work week other than Monday through Friday.
May be required to work in areas remote from the Air Terminal.
You will be required to successfully complete a preappointment physical examination.
You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
This is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.

Qualifications:

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.
This job has a screenout element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screenout element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screenout Element for this position is: Ability to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision: 1) Receiving, processing, and building cargo pallets; 2) Operating ground support equipment to support aircraft operations; and 3) Properly screening cargo.Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

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Physical Demands

Position i s a very physically demanding job involving prolonged standing and lifting of heavy objects up to 75 pounds (two-person) for short periods.

The incumbent must be in good physical condition to avoid injury.

Incumbent must have good, quick body movements when assisting with handling aircraft and making couplings between vehicle and towed equipment to aircraft requires moderate physical effort.

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Working Conditions
On-the-job hazards include exposure to flight line dangers including jet intake and exhaust, propellers, engine fires, and fuel fires. Area exposed to high-noise l e v e l considered hazardous only if proper safety precautions are not observed. This is an outside position with very dirty conditions and exposure to weather extremes. Incumbent is exposed to the possibility of burns, cuts, bruises, and/or broken bones. Incumbent works in confined cargo areas in aircraft. Incumbent required to wear such safety devices as cranial, ear plugs, goggles/safety glasses, gloves, and safety shoes. Works around moving, high tension equipment.

Additional information:

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