Motor Vehicle Operator

Motor Vehicle Operator

The John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit, MI is recruiting for a Motor Vehicle Operator. The incumbent operates patient transport vehicles, including emergency vehicles, patient transport vans / buses and other types 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.

Responsibilities include :

• Driving one or more types of patient transport vehicles, including emergency vehicles, patient transport vans / buses, and other types of transport vehicles.
• Driving to and from VA Medical Center facilities, private healthcare facilities, patient homes, railway / bus stations, and airports.
• Driving predetermined and / or scheduled routes or special runs.
• Arriving at and departing from pick-up and discharge points at scheduled times.
• Operating the doors to allow passengers to enter and leave the vehicle.
• Reading installation maps and judging road / traffic conditions to determine the shortest, safest route.
• Providing friendly, polite, and courteous service.
• Enforcing passenger safety and seatbelt use.
• Checking ID cards to ensure authorization of passengers as required.
• Driving vehicles over roads and streets through various types of traffic and possible weather conditions.
• Safely transporting patients to minimize disruption and ensure maximum comfort during travel.
• Abiding by rules, laws, and traffic regulations pertaining to ambulances.
• Able to load and unload patients safely when transporting.
• Making trips to homes, railway / bus stations, and airports.
• Picking up from private homes, nursing homes, hospitals, doctors' offices, and in some cases housing / employment areas in a timely, courteous manner.
• Using multiple variations of Mobile Data Computer (MDC) in and out of vehicles for assigned trips and duties daily.
• Dealing with patients, families of patients, charge nurses, doctors, and other medical staff professionally and courteously.
• May transfer neurotic patients with / without assistance depending on patient's condition.
• Loading and unloading patients, medical supplies, and may perform other duties as assigned.
• Operating different types of vehicles as assigned and needed to transport patients.
• Examples include stretcher van, 1-ton wheelchair van, passenger van, large passenger bus, ambulance, Dual Use Vehicles.
• Required to pick up and deliver patients mainly throughout the Catchment area as assigned by the Mobility Manager.
• Vehicles will range from 8,900 GVW to over 22,000 GVW with wheelchair lift.
• Follow all applicable and current laws, regulations, VA directives, policies, etc.
• Perform operator maintenance such as checking fluid levels and air pressure in tires, cleaning and washing vehicles, and performing inspection checklists for safe / proper operation.
• Maintain records and document actions : Use operator inspection checklists / forms and accident / incident reports.
• Use two-way radio (or other device) to maintain communications with dispatcher / supervisor on assignments and locations, IAW FCC rules / regulations.
• Utilize safety practices and procedures, follow established safety rules / regulations, and maintain a safe / clean work environment.
• Ensure proper fit of required safety equipment and clothing.

Work Schedule : Mon-Fri, 6 : 00am to 2 : 30pm and / or 9 : 00 am - 5 : 30pm Compressed / Flexible Schedule : Position Description Title / PD# : Motor Vehicle Operator / PD99793S

Requirements :

Qualifications :

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11 / 25 / 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 :

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions :