Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operator)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs VA Medical Center in Huntington, WV seeks a Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operator) to support the Construction Section of Engineering Service. Primary duties include loading/unloading furniture, assembling/disassembling, and organizing work/storage areas.

You will operate moving equipment and forklifts, perform minor carpentry, relocate furniture and heavy equipment between buildings, and drive government vehicles. A valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Must operate heavy power equipment safely.
• Basic knowledge of hand tools for carpentry tasks.
• Must hold a valid driver's license to operate government vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload furniture.
• Assemble and disassemble furniture.
• Operate moving equipment (dollies, carts).
• Perform minor carpentry tasks (signs, dispensers, hang art).
• Relocate furniture and heavy equipment between buildings.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Driver's license

Hand tools

Tools

Drills

Hammers

Screwdrivers

Pliers

Tape measures

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is located in the Construction Section of Engineering Service at the VA Medical Center, Huntington, WV, a 1 (c)-complexity hospital.

Key Responsibilities

Major duties include but are not limited to the following: The primary duties of the incumbent include, but are not limited to: Loading and unloading furniture Assemble and disassemble furniture Clean, sweep, pick up, and organize work/storage space areas throughout Operate moving equipment (appliance dollies, flat carts, carpet dollies, etc.) Perform or assist with minor carpenter work on an as needed basis (hang signage, soap/paper towel/toilet paper dispensers, as well as assist with hanging art work, dry erase boards, bulletin boards, etc.) Incumbent will also relocate and/or move furniture and heavy equipment in and between buildings as required.

In all cases, this will require some kind of outside work and ability to drive a vehicle. The incumbent loads and unloads from trucks materials and equipment such as salt, fertilizer, furniture, and trash. Required to use forklifts for various operations. May clean other areas of the hospital such as attics, service rooms, or basement areas. Incumbent performs other labor type duties as assigned.

Skills and Knowledge: Must have ability, skill, and knowledge required for safe operation and control of heavy power equipment as well as manual equipment, like hand carts and dollies. Must have basic knowledge in the operation of basic hand tools to accomplish tasks or perform minor carpentry work. Equipment includes, but is not limited to: drills, hammers, screwdrivers, plyers, tape measures, etc. Incumbent should be able to, recognize typical health and safety hazards.

Must maintain a current valid driver's license as a key function of the position is to operate various types of government owned and leased vehicles. Incumbent will be driving passenger grade trucks such as a Dodge Ram or Ford F150/250. Specifically, GVW < 10,000 lbs.

Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operator)/PD19010A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

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 $22.29 - $26/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-30.

What is the work schedule?

This is a 8:00am-4:30pm position.

Who is eligible to apply?

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