(AFG-KANDAHAR) MHE Operator

Job Summary

The Material Handling Equipment (MHE) Operator primarily operates 4K to 30K forklifts and related vertical handling equipment/vehicles.

Principal Accountabilities

(Typical duties include the following, although specific duties vary by assignment or contract.)

• Operate forklifts and related machinery and/or vehicles; on some contracts, may also operate Rough Terrain Container Handlers (RTCHs)


• Analyze equipment requests to determine most efficient mode of uploading and downloading material


• Coordinate with Movement Control Team and their customers to schedule movements


• Survey and plan all loads prior to execution


• Ensure equipment is properly utilized, maintained, and stored


• Safely load and carry various awkward and heavy materials


• Assist leadership in ensuring personnel are operating efficiently, safely, and according to procedures


• Complete necessary documentation, reporting, and office duties


• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of shop math


• Skill in preparing operational activity reports, quality control assessments, and safety documentation


• Familiar with DOD organization


• Fluent in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English


• Additional knowledge/skills may be required by contract or assignment

Experience & Education

• Minimum two (2) years of verifiable experience as an MHE Operator including evaluating equipment capabilities and limitations


• Prefer OCONUS experience operating equipment in an environment with military services, commercial agencies, and host nation elements


• High school diploma or equivalent


• Valid Driver’s License


• Prefer Equipment Operator training and certificate from National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER), verifiable military or civilian Equipment Operator training from construction field, or related certification issued by a previous employer


• Additional experience/education may be required by contract or assignment

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

• Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds, bend, stoop, and work safely around equipment, materials, supplies, and other items to be handled


• Living and working conditions at assignment location could be remote and uncomfortable


• Long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions


• Personnel should be aware of moving on short notice and under adverse conditions

Travel

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally

Primary Location: AFGHANISTAN-OCONUS-KANDAHAR

Job Posting: May 6, 2016, 3:57:42 PM

Unposting Date: Ongoing

Req ID: FNA1601624

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