Motor Vehicle Operator

Veterans Health Administration; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Buffalo, NY seeks a Motor Vehicle Operator to support the Ground and Transportation Section within the Environmental Services Department. You will transport patients to medical appointments using vans, wheelchair vans, sedans, and other authorized vehicles; also operate a heavy-front-end loader for snow-removal operations as needed.

Responsibilities include assisting passengers, maintaining safety standards, and performing related duties in varied weather and

Qualifications

• Experience operating motor vehicles (vans, sedans) and assisting passengers.
• Ability to follow instructions and safety procedures.
• Demonstrated reliability and dependability in previous roles.
• Ability to work without close supervision and maintain professional behavior.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to medical appointments using approved vehicles.
• Operate a heavy-duty front-end loader for snow-removal operations when required.
• Assist passengers with boarding and alighting, ensuring safety and comfort.

Skills

Drive Safely

Interpret Instructions

Motor Vehicles Operate Safely

Reliability And Dependability

Work Practices (supervision)

Job description

Serve as a Motor Vehicle Operator for the Ground and Transportation Section, Environmental Services Department, for Veterans Affairs Western New York Health Care, Buffalo Division. Responsible for transporting patients to medical appointments using vans, wheelchair vans, sedans, and other authorized vehicles. Also operates a heavy‑duty front‑end loader (tractor) for snow‑removal operations.

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK CONDITIONS

Physical effort is needed to maneuver long and heavy vehicles, especially when backing these vehicles. Frequent stooping and bending may be required when helping with passengers. The incumbent will be required to lift, push or pull moderate to heavy items on a daily basis. Vehicles and equipment are operated in all types of traffic and weather conditions on public roads, at highway speeds over complicated road and interchange systems; there is exposure to the danger of serious accidents. Outside work may involve extreme cold or hot working conditions as well as rain, snow and ice. Protective clothing as protection from the outside elements is required. Minor personal accidents, such as cuts or bruises while loading and unloading the vehicle are also possible.

Driver's License Requirement

Must possess a valid state issued driver's license to operate a motor vehicle. (Please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. You will be required to show your valid driver's license at the time of your interview.)

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications. For this position, the job element method is used to match what you, the applicant, can do against what the work calls for. Your knowledge, skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge, skills and abilities (called job elements) needed for success. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element (WG‑2 and higher only; screen‑outs are not applicable to WG‑1). Applicants who appear to meet the screen‑out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration. The potential eligibles are rated against the remainder of the job elements. While a specific length of training and experience is not required, your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume.

Job Elements

• Drive Safely
• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (mobile equipment operations)
• Motor Vehicles Operate Safely (Non‑Motor Vehicle)
• Reliability And Dependability
• Without more than normal supervision Work Practices

IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35‑40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part‑time experience will be credited on the basis of the 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. 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; religious; 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.