Motor Vehicle Operator

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs at VA Central Iowa Health Care System in Des Moines, IA seeks a Motor Vehicle Operator to drive a range of vehicles, transport passengers, patients, medical records and supplies between facilities, and perform related duties under supervision.

Incumbent will load and unload cargo, follow routes, adapt to weather and traffic, maintain records, and support grounds and maintenance tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current and valid Class D2 Chauffeur's Driver's License.
• Experience operating buses, vans, sedans and similar mobile equipment to transport passengers and materials.

Responsibilities

• Transports coworkers, patients, medical records, laundry, parts, and other materials between the Medical Center, CBOCs, and offsite facilities.
• Determines the most efficient pickup and delivery methods for passengers and cargo.
• Operates dump trucks, cargo trucks, tractors and end loaders to move materials and assist in snow removal.
• Loads and secures cargo and equipment; ensures proper loading procedures.
• Performs grounds and facility support tasks including mowing, snow removal, and moving furniture.
• Documents hours of operation, mileage, fuel usage, and vehicle condition.
• Maintains safety and report any mechanical issues to supervisor.
• Adheres to full-time schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.

Skills

Class D2 license

Vehicle operation

Safety driving

Job description

Summary

The Motor Vehicle Operators are under the direct supervision of the Transportation and Mobile Equipment Operator Supervisor in the Engineering Service at the VA Central Iowa Health Care System in Des Moines - IA. The Motor Vehicle Operators ensures the safe - efficient - and dependable operation of a wide range of vehicles and mobile equipment.

Qualifications

This position includes a Selective Placement Factor (skill - knowledge - ability or other worker characteristic basic to - and essential for - satisfactory performance of the job). Selective Placement Factors are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for a position. Applicants who do not meet it are ineligible for further consideration. The Selective Placement Factor for this position is: Must possess a current and valid Class D2 Chauffer's Driver's License. (Note: We cannot accept photographs - therefore; please do not provide a copy of your license with your application package. If an interview is requested - you will be required to provide a copy of your valid - chauffer's driver's license at the time of interview.) ~AND SCREEN OUT: Must possess the ability to perform the duties of the Motor Vehicle Operator without more than normal supervision. Experience required for this position includes operating buses - vans - sedans - dump trucks - cargo trucks - tractors - or similar mobile equipment and vehicles to transport passengers - patients - medical records - supplies - or equipment safely between facilities and designated offsite facilities in varying traffic and weather conditions. Maintaining accurate documentation for transportation activities - vehicle operations - and equipment maintenance. (*Your experience must be detailed in your resume to receive full credit.) PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK CONDITIONS: The incumbent drives for extended periods and performs reaching - bending - turning - and coordinated movements of hands - arms - feet - and legs to operate multiple controls. Handling objects weighing 100 pounds or more is required. The incumbent assists passengers in boarding and exiting the shuttle and performs labor duties that require substantial physical exertion. The incumbent is required to drive in congested traffic - confined areas - and all types of weather - including hazardous road conditions and extreme temperatures. Off duty call ins may occur to support snow removal or patient transport. Exposure to poor weather - dangerous traffic - and unpredictable road conditions is routine. Shuttle service may occasionally need to be canceled or rescheduled by the Grounds and Transportation Service when conditions warrant. 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. You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: 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 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.

• The major duties include but are not limited to: Transports coworkers - self-care capable patients - medical records - laundry - parts - and other materials between the Medical Center - Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) - and designated offsite facilities
• Determines the most efficient methods for passenger pickup and delivery
• Predetermined routes are followed - but alternate paths may be selected during inclement weather to ensure safe and timely arrival
• Operates dump trucks to move logs - leaves - trash - dirt - and similar materials using hydraulic controls and safe operating techniques
• Uses cargo trucks to move boxes of files - furniture - and clean or soiled laundry - and loads are secured appropriately
• Uses tractors and end loaders to load salt - deposit dirt - and push leaves - and snowplows are operated to support snow removal
• Performs labor activities needed for grounds and facility support - including mowing - moving furniture - snow removal - and related tasks
• Transports vehicles off station for fueling - washing - detailing - and maintenance - which requires driving on city roads and interstates
• Assesses vehicle and equipment conditions - identifies operational problems - and takes preventive steps to ensure functionality
• Conducts basic troubleshooting when operational issues arise and promptly reports findings to the supervisor to avoid potential service disruptions
• Maintains accurate documentation for transportation activities - vehicle operations - and equipment maintenance
• This includes logging hours of operation - mileage - fuel usage - vehicle condition before and after use - and noting any deficiencies
• Performs additional duties as assigned
• Work Schedule: Full time - Monday-Friday - 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved DESIGNATED DRUG-TESTING POSITION: 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.