Position Description Qualification Standard |
List of Positions | U.S.Postal Service |
PSE TRACTOR TRAILER OPR (NEW WORK) (P4-08) OCCUPATION CODE: 2395-0033 |
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FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE: Assists with, and operates, a heavy-duty tractor-trailer either in over-the-road service, city shuttle service, or trailer spotting operations on a pre-established route to pick up and transport mail in bulk. This is a non-career position. OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: This position is to be used for non-career Postal Support Employee positions only. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Operates a tractor-trailer in conformity with time schedules and in accordance with instructions regarding the route assigned; or operates a tractor-trailer in unscheduled service directed move by move by telephone, two-way radio or through designated supervisors. 2. Picks up and delivers bulk quantities of mail at postal installations, mailing concerns, railroad mail facilities and airports. 3. Ascertains the condition of the tractor-trailer prior to leaving and in returning to garage; reports all accidents, mechanical defects noted, and mechanical failures in the course of the trip. 4. Makes decisions respecting changes in route in emergency; makes emergency decisions respecting loading mail or leaving it for later trip. 5. In addition, may prepare daily trip reports; make minor repairs or adjustments to vehicle in emergencies; load and unload mail; perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor. SUPERVISION: Supervisor of unit to which assigned. SELECTION METHOD: See Handbook EL-312, Chapter 2 - Selection Policies for Non-career Recruitment. BARGAINING UNIT: Motor Vehicle Craft |
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Doc Date: 08/233/2022 | Occ Code: 2395-0033 |