Heavy Mobile Equipment Operator (Material Handler)

Summary

About the Position: This position is located at the 406th Army Field Support Brigade at Fort Stewart, GA.

Duties

• Operates heavy mobile wheel and track equipment, including forklifts rated up to 50,000 pounds.
• Inspects incoming heavy mobile equipment for damage and environmental hazards.
• Verifies shipping manifests and accountability documents for incoming cargo.
• Performs operator-level maintenance, including lubrication and fluid level checks.
• Conducts scheduled monthly, semi-annual, and annual preventive maintenance inspections.
• Logs all maintenance findings, equipment faults, and completed service actions.
• Loads and unloads materials from commercial and military transport carriers.
• Stacks and organizes equipment and supplies in designated warehouse or yard spaces.
• Conducts physical vehicle inventories to maintain property accountability.
• Tests vehicle safety systems, including brakes, emergency signals, and tire pressure.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Reinstatement Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a Heavy Mobile Equipment Operator (Material Handler) without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common Heavy Mobile Equipment Operator (Materials Handler) duties. I can 1) operate standard forklifts and towing equipment, 2) perform basic operator checks like topping off fluids and/or checking tire pressure, and 3) assist with inventory documentation. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles) Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading) Ability to Operate Safely (Non-motor Vehicles) Operation of Motor Vehicles Reliability and Dependability as a Mobile Equipment Operator Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order) Physical Efforts: The incumbent will perform work on hard surfaces in situations that require standing, stooping, climbing, bending, walking, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Incumbent is subject to strain caused by vibrations of the equipment and from jerking and jolting motions while lifting and moving loads. Incumbent will lift and carry parts, equipment, and items weighing up to 75 pounds. Considerable eye, hand and foot coordination is required. Working Conditions: The incumbent will normally work outside, sometimes in inclement weather. Work areas may be dirty and noisy. Fumes may be present from vehicles. There may be exposure to dirt, dust, paint, and grease. Subject to cuts, bruises, burns, shock, and strains. May be required to wear and/or use protective clothing and equipment in accordance with established health and safety regulations.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/08/2026 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13050685). Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder, your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For additional information, refer to the 'Required Documents' section. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may be incomplete. It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/applicant/profile/dashboard/), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.