Forklift Operator

summary

this position is located in the community recreation branch, morale, welfare & recreation, naval support activity - panama city, fl. The primary purpose of this position is to perform as a marina forklift operator to lift, lower and transport watercrafts and to assist in the operation of the marina, community recreation, recreational lodging, and outdoor recreation program. Also performs duties commonly found in various work situations to support other mwr programs.

• operates diesel-powered forklifts, which are capable of lifting loads weighing more than 10,000 pounds and higher than 168 inches. Operates forklifts inside building and outside, to and from marina boat storage areas and at the boat launch area. The operator follows oral or written instructions concerning when and where loads are to be moved and placed. Safely handles loads; ensures forklift is not used to lift more weight than the forklift is rated for.
  
  Drive carefully to avoid injuring others or damage equipment and property as the forklift is operated in congested areas.
• performs operator maintenance, such as checking and maintaining proper fluid levels, lubricating as required, cleaning and washing forklifts, spot painting, and replacing minor forklift parts such as hydraulic hoses or basic mechanical parts.
• loads and unloads material from ground, pallets, platforms, trucks, lifting devices, and transport vehicles, manually or mechanically with lift gate, wheelbarrow, pallet jack or dolly.
• assists customers with launch and recovery of boats using marine forklift.
• coordinates and assists other staff members in preparing recreational facilities and equipment for use in the community recreation/recreational lodging/marina program.
• operates a variety of power equipment to include but not limited to the following: mowers, post hole diggers, blowers, weed eaters, power washers, and other powered equipment.
• uses hand tools such as shovels, rakes, hammers, bars, saws, axes, loppers, wrenches, brushes, and brooms to maintain and clean facilities grounds.
• moves and organize equipment, supplies, furniture, and materials by hand or by mechanical means.
• ensures grounds and facilities are maintained and clean (e.g., cleans park tables, collects/empties trash cans, barbecues, pavilions, docks and rental equipment to ensure they are in serviceable condition).
• clears small trees, limbs, tree debris, and bushes using handsaw, loppers and chainsaws.
• cleans and waxes vehicles.
• maintains an inventory of hand and power tools, large equipment and inflatable bounce equipment and ensures they are in good working order.
• makes minor repairs, paints, minor plumbing repairs and perform minor carpentry work.
• assists with maintaining and cleaning rental equipment.
• assists in preparing excess property for disposal.
• determines and selects the most appropriate type of equipment to accomplish each phase of the work in the most productive and cost‑effective manner.
• assists in issuing and receiving rental equipment from customers, assists customers in hooking up trailers, loading and unloading equipment into personal vehicles.
• observes required safety, sanitation, environmental, hazards waste disposal, and housekeeping rules and regulations.
• assists in implementing planned activities and programs by preparing required supplies, material, and other resources necessary for operations.
• ensures that the facilities and equipment are in good operating order and free of safety hazards.
• assists by answering customer inquiries, providing program information and other duties relating to the operation of the facility.
• assist with set‑up and teardown of community recreation programs and events.
• drives government vehicle in support of recreation programs and events.

conditions of employment

• must meet federal employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
• must successfully pass the e‑verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• you must go through a personal…