Warehouse Worker (Truck Driver) at US Consulate General – Lagos
Job Vacancy Specifications
- Date Posted: 3rd March 2024
- Closing Date: 27th March 2024
- Opportunity: Warehouse Worker (Truck Driver)
- Announcement Number: Lagos-2024-027
- Experience: 2 years
- Contract Type: Full time – 48 hours per week
- Location – Country: Nigeria
- Location – Office: Lagos
About
What will it be like to work at the US Mission?
The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.
The U.S. Consulate General in Lagos, Nigeria is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Warehouse Worker (Truck Driver) position in the General Services Office.
Job Description
This standard job description is for a Warehouse Worker (Truck Driver) who is responsible for safely and efficiently operating a U.S. Government-owned or leased trucks, large cargo vehicles or other vehicles. The incumbent is also responsible for safe handling, transporting and storage of both expendable and non-expendable items. The position is in the General Services Office and under the supervision of the Warehouse Dispatcher/Supervisory Truck Driver.
This position is characterized as providing support to medium size posts with no Property Supervisor. The incumbent Safely operates forklifts, pallet jacks, dollies, trolleys, and other material handling equipment to move supplies to and from proper storage areas. Cleans, polishes and checks vehicle before and after operation to ensure that it is in serviceable condition. Conducts vehicle inspection and reports vehicle deficiencies to the supervisor. Performs minor vehicle maintenance repairs, as needed.
Requirements
What are we looking for?
- All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust Security Clearance.
- All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and, may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.
- Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.Education Requirements:
- Completion of secondary school/high school education is required.
Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of professional truck or heavy vehicle driving experience is required. One (1) additional year of experience in manual labor or warehouse work is required.
Language: Limited knowledge in reading/writing/speaking of English is required.
Job Knowledge: The following job knowledge are required.
- Good working knowledge of warehouse operations, procedures, USG safety and security standards.
- Good work knowledge of maintenance and efficient usage of warehouse storage space.
- Good working knowledge of conducting inventory and stacking of items/equipment.
- Knowledge of local traffic laws and regulations.
- Knowledge of in-country travel routes and areas is required.
Skills And Abilities: The following skills And abilities are required.
- Ability to physically be able to perform loading and unloading. Must be able to handle heavy objects smoothly and efficiently. Must be able to able to lift a maximum of 51 lbs. (23kg) under OSHA standards.
- Ability to use warehouse tools and safely operate equipment such as forklifts, hand trolleys, electronic lifters etc.
- Must be able to diagnose and handle preventive maintenance and first-echelon automotive repairs. Ability to detect vehicle defects and report them immediately to authorities concerned.
- Must be able to perform assign tasks in all types of weather, and environmental weather conditions to include at times severe cold, extreme heat, wet or dry weather conditions, and high winds.
- Must hold a valid Nigerian class ‘D’ driver’s license.
Method of Application
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Deadline:
27th March 2024
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