Service Worker/Driver #710 (10:00am-7:00pm)

Summary The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a Service Worker/Driver. The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/J5NY. This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST on the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted. Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment For conditions of employment and citizenship requirements, please visit the job announcement on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/J5NY. Qualifications Required Work Experience At least two years of experience driving oversized delivery trucks to deliver materials, preferably including the operation of fork-lifts. Required Special Skills/ Knowledge Possession of valid driver’s license for at least three years and a good driving record. Knowledge of departmental rules, regulations, procedures and functions. Knowledge of office equipment, computers and relevant software/Web application, and spreadsheets and databases. Knowledge of alpha/numeric methods used to store items. Physical strength, agility, and dexterity required to perform the work. Ability to safely operate a fork-lift, delivery truck, and other vehicles. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to maintain accurate records. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and the public. Ability to learn traffic routes and the location of governmental buildings and installations in and around the Washington, D.C. area in confined spaces. Ability to communicate effectively. This position may require the incumbent to be available for sudden recall in response to emergency events affecting the Senate campus/community, which may include after-hour or weekend work, and to potentially deploy to alternate sites in support of the Senate’s contingency operations. Desired Qualifications Valid Forklift Certification with a commitment to maintaining certification. Proficiency in processing inventory requests with a focus on accuracy and efficiency. Familiarity with various shipping methods to facilitate effective coordination of deliveries. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact with team members and clients. Basic computer skills for maintaining records and tracking inventory. Working Conditions Work is performed indoors and/or outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. Work requires frequent physical effort such as walking, sitting, climbing, bending, standing, safely lifting and carrying objects up to 50 pounds, and pushing and pulling crates or cartons of supplies. Work also requires physical dexterity in the use of fingers, limbs, and body in the operation of hand and motorized equipment. Work exposes the employee to noise. Protective equipment such as steel-toed shoes and gloves may be required. Work requires employee to wear uniforms. Education High school diploma (or GED). Additional information The Sergeant at Arms is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate rules, regulations, and applicable Federal Laws. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Please email [email protected] with “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line. No moving, relocation or pre-employment travel expenses will be paid for this position, or while in application for this position. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.