Motor Vehicle Operator

Veterans Health Administration; Durham (NC); In loco; USD 32.000 - 37.000; Tempo pieno

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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Durham VA Medical Center, Engineering Service, seeks a Motor Vehicle Operator to transport veterans to and from the facility and surrounding areas. The role includes assisting veterans in and out of vehicles, securing wheelchairs, and maintaining a daily log of trips.

The schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm. A valid state Driver's license with a P endorsement is required.

Mansioni

• Operating a 10 to 15 passenger van with a GVW over 10,000 pounds to transport veterans to the Durham VA Medical Center and other locations.
• Ensuring wheelchairs are locked in place, secured and positioned properly.
• Assisting veterans in and out of the vehicle and monitoring safety and comfort during transport.
• Maintaining a daily logbook of mileage, times and arrivals/departures between the VA Medical Center and dispatched points.

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• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is located at the Durham VA Medical Center, Engineering Service. The primary purpose of this position is to transport patients from surrounding areas to Durham VA Medical Center. Incumbent must possess and maintain a valid state drivers license active Class 'C' with 'P' endorsement.

Key Responsibilities

Duties include but not limited too: Motor Vehicle Operator is required to operate a 10 to 15 passenger van with a gross vehicle weight over 10,000 pounds to transport veterans on a regular and recurring basis to the VA Medical Center and other locations within the surrounding areas. Motor Vehicle Operator must insure that wheelchairs are locked in place, secured and positioned properly.

Motor Vehicle Operator will operate vehicles over Federal, state, and county roads and city streets in all traffic conditions. Motor Vehicle Operator will assist veterans in and out of the vehicle, observing necessary safety and lifting techniques as appropriate. Motor Vehicle Operator will ensure the safety and comfort of the veterans during the time the veteran is en route to destination and/or origination point.

Motor Vehicle Operator is assigned to the Maintenance and Operations Section and is dispatched by the clerical personnel in the Engineering Service Office, who functions as the dispatcher, and informs the Motor Vehicle Operator of the destinations, passengers, or patients to be transported, deadlines to be met and any special information important to the completion of the mission.

Motor Vehicle Operator will maintain a daily logbook indicating the mileage, time and date of arrivals and departure between the VA Medical Center and dispatched points.

When time permits the Motor Vehicle Operator will perform courier duties such as delivering mail to Legacy Tower, Downtown Durham, Hillandale Clinics, and other services within the VA Medical Center and assist in providing clerical assignments in a variety of general support area required in office environment (i.e.

data entry into VISTA; receiving and directing callers and visitors as needed; receiving, collecting, and delivering mail as needed; copying and completing forms and questionnaires; data retrieval, compilation and dissemination.) Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8am-4:30pm Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Available Position Description Title/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator/PD558-02257A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized 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 $23 – $26.84/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-12.

Who is eligible to apply?

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