Motor Vehicle Operator (Forklift Operator)

United States Air Force

Fort Worth, TX

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$23.43–$27.32 Per Hour
SKILLS
Air Force, Billing, Cargo/Freight, Communications Equipment Maintenance, Electricity, Federal Government, Forklift, Government Organizations, HTTPS (HyperText Transport Protocol Secure), Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, Hydraulic Engineering, Legal, Loading/Unloading, Material Moving, Military, Peace Corps, Publications, Recreation, Regulations, Reimbursement, Safety Process, Safety/Work Safety, Shipping/Receiving, Two Way Radio, Volunteer Experience
LOCATION
Fort Worth, TX
POSTED
15 days ago

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Motor Vehicle Operator (Forklift Operator)

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Air Force Materiel Command

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Summary

About the position: This position will be assigned to the 72d Force Support Squadron Recycling Program.

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Summary

About the position: This position will be assigned to the 72d Force Support Squadron Recycling Program.

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Overview

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Accepting applications

Posted today · Apply by 08/07/26

Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on August 7, 2026

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Tinker AFB, OK

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $23.43 - $27.32 per hour Pay scale & grade

NA 8

Promotion potential None

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Intermittent Travel Required Not required

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

  • 5703 Motor Vehicle Operating

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No

Drug test Yes Security clearance Not Required Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

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  • Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number 269VFSR408200 Control number 876189400

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Operates one or more types of gasoline, diesel, or electric powered wheeled vehicles typically having a gross vehicle weight (GVW) of more than 32,000 pounds. Drives over public roads (or equivalent) in a full range of traffic conditions and at highway speeds to transport cargo. Also operates forklifts to facilitate cargo loading/unloading. Physical effort is moderate to heavy.

Drives tractor trailers and/or other vehicles typically having a GVW of more than 32,000 pounds. Operates vehicles to transport supplies, materials, equipment and/or tools.

May drive over rough, uneven terrain or unimproved roads, interstates, steep and winding grades etc. exercising caution when backing to load/unload at docks, ramps or similar locations.

Couples/uncouples tractors and trailers and connects/disconnects air brakes and electrical lines. Determines manner and sequence of loading to achieve balance and protection for fragile items. Checks load in transit on longer hauls.

May load/unload vehicles by hand with or without assistance.

May operate power take-off equipment such as hydraulic dumps or lifts.

Reads maps and judges road/traffic conditions to determine the shortest and safest route.

Operates one or more electric, LPG, or diesel-powered forklift trucks to facilitate loading and unloading duties. May be required to transport bulky and unwieldy items.

Performs operator maintenance, such as checking fluid levels and air pressure in tires, cleaning and washing of vehicles, and performing inspection checklists to ensure safe and proper operation.

Maintains records and documents actions, such and operator inspection checklists/forms and accident/incident reports. Checks material transported against invoices, verifies status of cargo, and obtains signature of receiving personnel. Uses two-way radio or other device to maintain communications with dispatcher/supervisor on assignments and locations.

Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment. Uses and assures proper fit of required safety equipment and clothing.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13005134

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Conditions of employment

  • This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
  • This position requires the incumbent to complete pre-employment drug testing with favorable results.
  • This position is a testing designated position (TDP) and has a minimum age requirement of 18 for drug testing.
  • This position requires the incumbent to complete a pre-employment physical with favorable results.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicants eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 08/07/2026

Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience:

Knowledge of and skill in operating one or more gasoline, diesel or electric powered wheeled vehicles (over 32,000 pounds) with heavy loads and limited maneuverability. Vehicles having dual braking systems and special purpose equipment.

Knowledge of the height, weight, width and length of the vehicles in order to judge overhead and side clearance, the turning radius, braking distance and safe distance to be maintained from other vehicles. Skill in applying this knowledge to maneuver vehicle in heavy traffic and in close quarters such as around parked aircraft or backing up to ramps, docks or similar locations and in responding to hand signals from spotters.

Knowledge of federal, state and local safety and traffic rules and regulations for operating vehicles. Skill in defensive driving techniques. Skill in recognizing developing hazardous road and traffic conditions and the judgement to adjust driving methods to the practices of surrounding traffic and to select alternate routes to avoid potential problems.

Skill in reading and understanding road maps and other locator documents and in determining the shortest and safest route for both the short and long runs, considering the height and weight of the vehicle relative to overpass clearances and legal restrictions, load limits of bridges and roads, and weigh points, in both familiar and unfamiliar geographic areas.

Knowledge of the operators manual for assigned vehicles. Knowledge to recognize developing maintenance problems when conducting operator inspections and reporting problems to the supervisor.

Knowledge of and skill in loading and arranging cargo properly onto the vehicle using appropriate tie-downs such as chains, binders or straps for safe transit on public roads at highway speeds or under similar driving circumstances in order to ensure that vehicle is not overloaded or unevenly loaded and to prevent jackknifing.

Knowledge of and skill in the operation of electric, LPG or diesel powered forklifts.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.

Additional information

  • Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
  • U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation or a signed memorandum indicating the installations decision on the 3-year residency requirement..
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Direct deposit is required.
  • Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
  • A probationary period may be required.
  • Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD).
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Governments interest.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement.
  • Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
  • This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.
  • Applicants must be able to provide a REAL ID or present a combination of source identity documents authorized to facilitate access to the installation. Please contact the servicing HR Office with any questions.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the positions qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.,) for professional and personal references on your resume.

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Required Documents

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Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,). The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:

  • Resume

Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.

Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:

  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Diploma/ GED
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • License
  • Other (1)
  • Other (2)
  • PCS Orders
  • Professional Certification
  • Proof of Marriage Status
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another persons personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

How to Apply

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To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and 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 08/07/2026 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.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. 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. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account and designate the document type when submitting your application. Failure to complete this portion will result in an incomplete application package and you will not be further considered for this vacancy.

It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.

Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant

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Tinker NAF HR Office

Email 72.msg.svh.naf@us.af.mil Address Tinker Resource Management Flight

72 FSS/FSCN

6120 Arnold Street, Bldg 5702

Tinker AFB, OK 73145-8101

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Next steps

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Required Documents

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Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,). The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:

  • Resume

Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.

Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:

  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Diploma/ GED
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • License
  • Other (1)
  • Other (2)
  • PCS Orders
  • Professional Certification
  • Proof of Marriage Status
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another persons personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

How to Apply

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To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and 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 08/07/2026 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.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. 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. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account and designate the document type when submitting your application. Failure to complete this portion will result in an incomplete application package and you will not be further considered for this vacancy.

It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.

Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant

To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status

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Agency contact information

Tinker NAF HR Office

Email 72.msg.svh.naf@us.af.mil Address Tinker Resource Management Flight

72 FSS/FSCN

6120 Arnold Street, Bldg 5702

Tinker AFB, OK 73145-8101

US

Next steps

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.

Expand Hide next steps

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Air Force Materiel Command

Thank you for considering employment with Air Force Services Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF).

Agency contact information

Tinker NAF HR Office

Email 72.msg.svh.naf@us.af.mil Address Tinker Resource Management Flight

72 FSS/FSCN

6120 Arnold Street, Bldg 5702

Tinker AFB, OK 73145-8101

US

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Summary

About the position: This position will be assigned to the 72d Force Support Squadron Recycling Program.

Learn more about this agency

Overview

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Accepting applications

Posted today · Apply by 08/07/26

Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on August 7, 2026

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Tinker AFB, OK

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $23.43 - $27.32 per hour Pay scale & grade

NA 8

Promotion potential None

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Intermittent Travel Required Not required

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

  • 5703 Motor Vehicle Operating

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No

Drug test Yes Security clearance Not Required Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

  • Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number 269VFSR408200 Control number 876189400

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