Motor Vehicle Operator

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Motor Vehicle Operator position is a permanent, full-time role with the Bedford VA Healthcare System in Bedford, MA. It supports the Veteran Transportation Service (VTS) and provides transportation to veterans and their spouses within the catchment area.

Responsibilities include safe non-emergent transport, vehicle maintenance, basic office tasks, and assisting individuals with disabilities. Work schedule is Monday–Friday, 6:30am to 3:00pm, with the posting noting a special pay range.

Qualifications

• Must be able to operate and provide safe transportation of eligible veterans and their caregivers.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-emergent, safe transportation of eligible veterans and spouses.
• Operate and perform preventive maintenance for patient transport vehicles.
• Ensure transportation eligibility and return of riders to pickup locations.
• Complete basic office automation/administrative duties.
• Assist with loading/unloading individuals with mobility aids.
• Interacts courteously with customers and staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Motor Vehicle Operator position is within the Business Office service of the Bedford VA Healthcare System, located in Bedford, MA. It is permanent and full-time (40 hours per week).

Key Responsibilities

This position will operate within the Veteran Transportation Service (VTS) program within the Bedford VA Healthcare System to provide transportation to veterans and their spouses who live in areas of the Bedford VA Medical Center and surrounding satellite clinics catchment areas.

Duties include, but are not limited to: Provides non-emergent, safe transportation of eligible veterans and cargo; Operates and provides preventive maintenance for patient transport vehicles; Ensures that only eligible veterans and their caregivers are transported to the Medical Center or satellite clinic and returned to their respective pick-up locations; Completes basic office automation/administrative duties; Provides preventive maintenance for transport vehicles; Operates vehicles with special-purpose accessory equipment; Completes reports of accidents, breakdowns, or equipment failure/needs, etc,; Assists with loading, securing, and unloading individuals with disabilities (including wheelchairs, walkers, canes, etc.); Interacts in a courteous and respectful manner with a wide variety of customers and employees; and Other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 6:30am to 3:0pm Position Description Title/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator/PD518-00272-A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required Notifications: Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees.

Interchange Agreements with Other Merit System: Employees who occupy medical or medical-related positions and were appointed under 38 U.S.C. 4701(1) or (3) [formerly 38 U.S.C. 4104 (1) and (3)] must be serving in a full-time position without time limit and have served continuously for at least one year in this other merit system to be eligible to convert to the Title 5 System.

Some exceptions to this rule may apply if you have previously acquired tenure under a Title 5 appointment. Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held. This position is covered by a special rate.

Applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result is received.

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 $28.61 – $33.38/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

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