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 position has a
selective placement factor that will be used to screen out ineligible candidates. The selective placement factor is: You must possess and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License; and be able to obtain necessary endorsements (i.e. Passenger, Tanker, and Hazardous). (
NOTE: You must provide a copy of your current, valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with your application to be considered for this position.)
This job has a
screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision including: 1) Driving vehicles such as, semi-tractor-trailers, heavy duty flatbed trucks, heavy fuel tank trucks, heavy straight in-line trucks, heavy duty tow trucks, heavy vacuum trucks, crane trucks, heavy duty waste disposal/trash collection trucks and vehicles weighing more than 32,000 pounds; 2) Loading, unloading and arranging of cargo; 3) Using a two-way radio to remain in contact with supervisor or dispatcher.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/x-118c/tabindx.asp.
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.