Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operating)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking a Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operating) at the Durham VA Health Care System in Durham, NC.

Responsibilities include demolition, material handling, and operation of various vehicles and equipment within the Construction Day Crew under Infection Control guidelines. The role requires a valid state driver’s license (Class C with P endorsement) and physical ability to perform demanding labor tasks, with a typical schedule Monday–Friday,

Qualifications

• Experience in general laborer duties within construction.
• Ability to operate motor vehicles and heavy equipment safely.
• Physical requirement to lift up to 50 lbs and work in varying positions.

Responsibilities

• Demolish walls, floors, ceilings and other building systems.
• Load and unload trucks; transport materials around the medical center.
• Operate hand and powered tools to move supplies and complete tasks.

Skills

Motor Vehicle Operating

Demolition

Heavy equipment operation

Tools

Forklifts

Pallet Jacks

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is located at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Veterans Integrated Service Network 6 (VISN 6), at the Durham VA Health Care System (VAHCS) in Durham, North Carolina, within the Construction Day Crew Section of the Engineering Service Incumbent must possess and maintain a valid state drivers license active Class 'C' with 'P' endorsement.

Key Responsibilities

Duties Include but not limited too: Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operating) will Routinely performs various general laborer duties including but not limited to; demolition of walls, floors, ceilings and other building systems; loading and unloading of trucks; transporting and preparing new building materials for use in internal construction projects throughout the medical center.

Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operating) will Utilizes hand and powered equipment such as dollies, material carts, and pallet jacks. Electric, gasoline, or diesel-powered fork lifts capable of lifting loads weighing approximately 4,000 lbs. are used to move supplies and materials to load and unload tools and supplies from trucks (weighing up to 10,000 lbs.) and tractors with or without trailers.

Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operating) Sets up and maintains temporary construction areas in accordance with Infection Control guidelines to mitigate the spread of dust and debris. Routinely works with other tradesmen on the Construction Crew in performing tasks of various construction activities including carpentry, masonry, painting, electrical and pipefitting.

Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operating) skillfully operates a variety of specified powered and non-powered equipment in a safe and efficient manner, including but not limited to hand tools, pressure washers, drills, jackhammers, concrete saws, concrete mixers, earth compactors, tractors, trucks, forklifts and other motor vehicles; to productively and safely accomplish tasks requiring specialized equipment.

Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operating) receives oral or written instructions from the Construction Shop Supervisor, work is inspected on a random basis for timeliness, proper work practices, and compliance with directions.

Independently select and operate the most appropriate equipment to accomplish each project in an economic safe manner to prevent risky situation and avoid personal injuries or property damage; and accomplishes recurring tasks from provided instructions for routine duties, and receives detailed instructions and supervision for special assigned construction projects and work.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00am-4:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operating)/PD558-50022A Physical Requirements: Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: This position is required to stand, sit, and bend. When loading and unloading trucks or when working on grounds maintenance tasks, the incumbent is required to lift 50 lbs. and occasionally works in cramped and fatiguing positions.

Frequent stooping/bending and physical exertion may be involved when assisting into and out of the vehicle.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $21.53 – $25.12/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-18.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.