Equipment Operator A - Delaware Valley Veterans' Center

MedStar Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Military & Veterans Affairs is seeking a dedicated Equipment Operator to ensure veterans receive superior care. You will operate vehicles for transportation, assist with maintenance, and contribute to the well-being of residents at the Delaware Valley Veterans Home. This full-time position offers a structured schedule and an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in caring for Pennsylvania's veterans.

Qualifications

• Six months experience in operating and maintaining vans, buses, and trucks over 10,001 pounds.
• Valid Class C Pennsylvania driver's license.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Operate various types of automotive equipment including trucks and vans.
• Transport residents for medical appointments and activities.
• Maintain safe working order of vehicles.

Skills

Automotive equipment operation

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Job description

THE POSITION

The Department of Military & Veterans Affairs is seeking hard working and caring individual who are dedicated to taking care of our residents. The Delaware Valley Veterans Home offers veterans and their spouses superior care.

If you are an ambitious, confident Equipment Operator committed to performing various tasks in the repair and maintenance of automotive equipment, this job is for you!

Watch this video to see how you can make a difference caring for Pennsylvania's veterans working for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Come join the DMVA team, apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The employee in this position is responsible for operating various types of automotive equipment including single chassis trucks and vans, passenger vans, and buses, on and off the facility grounds. Our team will rely on you to transport residents for medical appointments, treatments, transfers, and activities, as well as pick up and deliver supplies, mail, and other materials. You will also help our mechanics keep vehicles in safe working order, load and unload vehicles, and perform other related job duties.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Six months experience in the operation and maintenance of large vans, buses and single-chassis trucks with a gross vehicle weight of 10,001 pounds or more; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirement:

• You must possess a valid Class C Pennsylvania driver's license.

Additional Requirement:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
  • Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.