Motor Vehicle Operator
This Motor Vehicle Operator position is in Business Office services at the Bedford VA Healthcare System, located at the Bedford Massachusetts location. It is permanent and full time at 40 hours per week.
Responsibilities include :
- Provides non-emergent, safe transportation of eligible veterans and cargo
- Operates and provides preventive maintenance for patient transport vehicles
- Makes first contact with the veterans and is responsible for making the first positive impression
- Interacts in a courteous and respectful manner with a wide variety of people each day
- Ensures only eligible veterans and their caregivers are transported to the Medical Center or satellite clinic and returned to their respective pick-up locations
- Assists with loading, securing, and unloading individuals with disabilities (including wheelchairs, walkers, canes, etc.)
- Provides care appropriate to the age of patients being served
- Completes reports of accidents, breakdowns, or equipment failure / needs, etc
- Conducts preventive maintenance for transport vehicles
- Performs other duties as assigned
Work Schedule : Monday - Friday, 6 : 30am-3 : 00pm.
Position Description Title / PD# : Motor Vehicle Operator / PD518-00272-A
Requirements include :
Must be a U.S. CitizenAll applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointmentSelective Service Registration is required for males born after 12 / 31 / 1959Subject to background / security investigationPre-employment physical requiredSelected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding processAs 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 interestQualifications to qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 12 / 05 / 2025.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs and other organizations. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.