Motor Vehicle Operator

Motor Vehicle Operator

The purpose of this position is to operate patient transport vehicles, including emergency vehicles, patient transport vans / buses, and other types of transport vehicles, capable of carrying up to 8 or more passengers, to and from VA Medical Center facilities, private healthcare facilities, and other private sector areas like patient homes, railway, bus stations, and airports. Incumbent drives predetermined and / or scheduled routes or special runs. Major duties and responsibilities include : receiving work assignments and direction regarding work methods, procedures, and schedules from either the Transportation Coordinator and / or the Mobility Manager; arriving at and departing from pickup and discharge points at scheduled times; reading installation maps and judging road / traffic conditions to determine the shortest and safest route; enforcing passenger safety and seatbelt use; using multiple variations of Mobile Data Computer (MDC) in and out of the vehicles for assigned trips and duties daily; loading and unloading patients and medical supplies; performing operator maintenance such as checking fluid levels and air pressure in tires, cleaning and washing of vehicles, and performing inspection checklists to ensure safe and proper operation; maintaining records and document actions, such as operator inspection checklists / forms and accident / incident reports; and using two-way radios (or other device) to maintain communications with the dispatcher / supervisor on assignments and locations. Possessing a Driver's License with passenger endorsement is required for the position. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Designated Drug-Testing Position : Applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result is received.

Work Schedule : Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 11 : 00AM - 7 : 00PM

Position Description / PD# : 99793-S

Relocation / Recruitment Incentives : Not Authorized

Requirements Conditions of Employment : You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12 / 31 / 1959. Subject to background / security investigation. Pre-employment physical required. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications : To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11 / 07 / 2025. Experience : A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

Screen-Out Element : Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements : Drive Safely, Interpret Instructions, Specifications (Mobile Equipment Operations), Motor Vehicles, Reliability and Dependability, Without More Than Normal Supervision, Work Practices.

Driver's License Requirement : Must possess a valid Driver's License with passenger endorsement to operate a motor vehicle. (Please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. You will be required to show your valid commercial driver's license at the time of your interview.)