Material Handler / Driver (Da)

INTRODUCTION

• This position is set aside for a person with a disability. According to the Ability One contract
  • Proof of disability is required prior to interviewing
• This position requires a valid driver's license and a DOT physical
• The hourly wage is $17.90
• **Warehouse work is 85% of the time and Driving is 15% of the time
• Pre-employment driving records check DOT physical, criminal background checks, government security clearance, and drug testing is required

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• The incumbent will be responsible for the daily collection, loading, and unloading of recycling materials for the preparation of shipment
• Provides collection, sorting, and processing of all recyclables
• Manual/automated loading or unloading of trucks or other transportation devices
• Ensures safe conditions exist at all times in and around vehicles while in operation
• Follows State, Federal, and local Navy Base rules and regulations regarding vehicle operation and material transport
• Drives assigned route to all locations and collect, loads, and unloads materials as required
• Maintains accurate, complete mileage and collection information per contract requirements
• Performs daily pre and post-trip inspections of truck fluids, batteries, tires, and safety equipment
• Ensures equipment safety precautions are exercised to prevent damage in the performance of collection
• Immediately reports any accidents, damage, collision, injury, etc., through the appropriate reporting process
• Ensuring that all fire and safety precautions are strictly adhered to and material handling and delivery equipment are properly utilized
• Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

• The incumbent must be able to stand 90% of the work time and sit 10%
• Must be able to lift/carry 50 lbs. and push/pull 50 lbs
• These requirements are necessary in order to complete contract work
• He/she must be able to climb, stoop, kneel and reach
• Must be able to speak to communicate with supervisors, staff, co-workers, etc
• Must possess good vision and hearing
• Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions of a warehouse atmosphere

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Previous experience working in the recycling field preferred
• Must be able to meet contract security requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)