Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operator)

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Spring Valley (WV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs VA Medical Center in Huntington, WV invites applications for a position in the Construction Section of Engineering Service.

The incumbent will demonstrate carpentry/woodworking skills and the ability to perform the work with minimal supervision, using hand tools and basic machinery. The role requires eye-hand coordination, the ability to handle weights and loads, and adherence to safety and work-practice standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to Do the Work of the Position with minimal supervision.
• Carpentry/Woodworking skills required.
• Good eye-hand coordination is needed.
• Ability to handle weights and loads.
• Mechanical aptitude preferred.
• Experience with hand tools and machine shop tools.
• Adherence to safe work practices.

Responsibilities

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Skills

Ability to Do the Work of the Position

Carpentry/Woodworking

Eye-Hand Coordination

Handle Weights and Loads

Mechanical

Use Hand Tools - Machine Shop

Work Practices

Job description

This position is located in the Construction Section of Engineering Service at the VA Medical Center, Huntington, WV, a 1 (c)-complexity hospital. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/30/2026.

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:

• Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision
• Carpentry/Woodworking
• Eye-Hand Coordination
• Handle Weights and Loads
• Mechanical
• Use Hand Tools - Machine Shop
• Work Practices

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Note

A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

The incumbent is required to do frequent walking, standing, pushing of carts and wheelbarrows, bending, stooping, lifting, and moving heavy objects weighing up to 40 pounds, mowing on steep grades, and working from ladders while assisting in the removal of dead branches and pruning of trees. Occasional lifting of heavy objects weighing 50 pounds is required.