Emergency & Patient Transport Driver (CDL)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Motor Vehicle Operator to transport patients and personnel to VA facilities and private sites. Incumbent drives scheduled routes and special runs using trucks, vans, and emergency vehicles.

The role requires operating vehicles up to 32,000 pounds gross weight and maintaining travel logs. Applicants must hold a valid CDL with passenger endorsement and meet the VA’s security and training requirements.

Qualifications

• CDL with passenger endorsement is required; photos not accepted.
• Qualification review uses OPM standards and screen-out element.
• Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 lbs and occasional >100 lbs, long drives.

Responsibilities

• Operate gasoline or diesel vehicles with 22,000–32,000 lb gross weight.
• Load and unload patients and medical supplies.
• Assist patients to destinations and stay with them when needed.
• Update travel logs on GSA vehicles after each trip.
• Ensure compliance with all traffic laws and regulations.
• Perform vehicle checks, tire pressures, oil and fluid levels.
• CDL with passenger endorsement required for the position.

Skills

Safe driving

Vehicle operation

Log keeping

Interpersonal skills

Tools

CDL with passenger endorsement

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Motor Vehicle Operator to transport patients and personnel to VA facilities and private sites. Incumbent drives scheduled routes and special runs using trucks, vans, and emergency vehicles.

The role requires operating vehicles up to 32,000 pounds gross weight and maintaining travel logs. Applicants must hold a valid CDL with passenger endorsement and meet the VA’s security and training requirements.