Transportation Logistics Technician(s) 170212

VISTA Technology Services, Inc. (VISTA) is currently seeking Transportation Logistics Technician(s) to work at Bagram, Afghanistan. The successful candidate(s) will be part of a highly professional, results-oriented company and will provide mid/senior level of transportation services to support transportation of personnel, equipment and supplies. All technicians will be licensed/certified operators for Material Handling Equipment (MHE) on site, examples include forklifts up to 15K, 5 ton trucks, and 30 passenger buses. Transportation personnel will possess and maintain a commercial driver's license (Class B) with a bus driver endorsement and provide the following support:


Duties and Responsibilities:

• Package and crate supplies and equipment, to include banding, taping, sealing or otherwise securing cargo appropriately and effectively. Utilize proper labeling, packaging, marking and documentation for cargo per the Defense Transportation Regulation (DTR).

• Inspect cargo and mail for compliance and movement eligibility.

• Arrange for transportation of hazardous materials, cargo, mail, and baggage as required.

• Inspect transportation activities and recommend corrective action as needed to the appropriate government representative.

• Assemble, palletize and transport aircraft cargo loads to and from the storage area and the transportation departure/arrival point.

• Complete travel forms, weight and balance records, international tariff rates and fare information for NGA and appropriate airlift authorities.

• Implement necessary safety, special handling and security precautions for all cargo.

• Prepare load plans based on the classification and movement of cargo.

• Conduct air traffic management activities; plan, coordinate and organize the use of air transportation resources.

• Provide all reports required to track personnel and equipment transiting the Central Command (CENTCOM) Area of Responsibility (AOR).

Additional Duties:

• Contractor personnel may be subject to working in harsh or hostile conditions. Contractor personnel must also be willing and able to live in temporary facilities (e.g. tents, warehouses, portable shelters.)

• Perform support activities in the deployed/travel environment in which all unit/team members are expected to participate in common duties.

Qualifications and Experience:

Required-

• Eight (8) years minimum experience/ Six (6) years specialized experience

• 2 years working in the deployed environment

• High School or equivalent

• Excellent customer service, oral communication and organizational skills

• Skill in MS Word, Outlook, Excel and Power Point:

• AFSC 2T or MOS 88 Series training or minimum of Class B Commercial Drivers' license

Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Only US citizens are eligible for a security clearance. For this position, VISTA will consider only applicants with a Secret Security Clearance.

VISTA offers a strong compensation package and a competitive leave package. A generous benefit plan includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, tuition assistance and employer matching 401(k) plan.

Government executives utilize VISTA for information technology, management consulting, decision support systems and a broad portfolio of analytical services.

To learn more about VISTA and to apply for this position, please visit our website at www.VISTAtsi.com.

VISTA is an AA/Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Disability/Veterans Employer