Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Training Is Part of DIE Job Description

A letter [PDF] from USPS to APWU President William Burrus rescinded a proposed change to the DIE position description that would have removed PIT training duties. (Includes accompanying documents.)

Qualification Standards for DIE Positions

Award dated April 13, 2004, by Arbitrator Shyman Das [PDF]. Before being assigned, promoted, or reassigned to a DIE position, candidates must have qualified on all motor vehicles used in the local post office.

Award dated Aug. 21, 2000, by Arbitrator Shyman Das [PDF]. Motor Vehicle Craft maintenance employees are not excluded from being selected for Ad Hoc DIE assignments.