Motor Vehicle Operator

Veterans Health Administration; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration seeks a Motor Vehicle Operator to transport Veterans between VA facilities and other approved destinations. You will operate diverse government-owned vehicles, ensure passenger safety, and maintain orderly transport services.

Responsibilities include coordinating routes with dispatch, monitoring travel conditions, and documenting trips with MDCs and GPS. This role requires professional, courteous service and strict adherence to safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of government-owned vehicles including wheelchair accessible vans, passenger vans, buses, and stretcher transport vehicles.
• Ensures safe operation of vehicles and assists passengers with mobility as needed.
• Conducts scheduled and unscheduled transportation assignments between VA facilities and other destinations.
• Coordinates routes and schedules with dispatchers and supervisory staff to maintain timeliness.
• Monitors traffic, weather, and road conditions to select safe travel paths and comply with schedules.
• Uses MDCs, GPS, and radio devices to receive trips, track routes, and communicate with transportation staff.

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The position is located within the Transportation Service at the Roseburg VA Health Care System. The primary purpose of the position is to operate patient transportation vehicles to transport Veterans and other authorized passengers between VA facilities, private medical facilities, residences, transportation terminals, and other authorized destinations.

Key Responsibilities

The Motor Vehicle Operator operates a variety of vehicles, including wheelchair accessible vans, passenger vans, buses, stretcher transport vehicles, and other specially equipped vehicles used to transport patients. The work requires the safe operation of motor vehicles, assistance to passengers with mobility limitations, and compliance with applicable federal, state, and Department of Veterans Affairs regulations governing transportation operations.

Major duties include but are not limited to: Provides transportation services for Veterans and other authorized passengers utilizing a variety of government owned vehicles. Conducts scheduled and unscheduled transportation assignments between VA medical centers, community-based outpatient clinics, private healthcare facilities, residences, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, hospitals, physician offices, transportation terminals, airports, and other approved destinations.

Carries out assigned transportation routes and trip schedules, ensuring timely arrival and departure from designated pickup and drop-off locations. Coordinates changes to transportation schedules or routing requirements with dispatch personnel and supervisory staff as necessary.

Evaluates traffic flow, roadway conditions, weather conditions, construction activity, and other travel-related factors to select safe and efficient travel paths while ensuring compliance with established transportation schedules.

Utilizes Mobile Data Computers (MDCs), global positioning systems (GPS), two-way communication devices, and other transportation technologies to receive trip assignments, monitor route information, document transportation activities, and maintain communication with transportation personnel.

Coordinates with dispatchers, transportation coordinators, healthcare providers, and support staff regarding passenger transportation needs, schedule adjustments, delays, road conditions, and other operational matters affecting transportation services. Promotes a positive transportation experience by providing courteous, professional, and responsive service while ensuring passenger comfort, dignity, and safety throughout transportation activities.

May operate additional government-owned vehicles on an occasional or incidental basis in support of organizational transportation requirements. Provides assistance to passengers with physical disabilities, age-related limitations, temporary injuries, and chronic medical conditions requiring specialized transportation accommodations. Ensures passengers are safely positioned and secured prior to vehicle movement and continuously monitors passenger safety during transport.

Immediately reports medical emergencies, accidents, injuries, or unusual incidents to appropriate authorities and follows established emergency procedures. Performs comprehensive vehicle inspections before, during, and after transportation assignments to identify safety hazards, equipment malfunctions, fluid leaks, tire deficiencies, lift equipment problems, or other conditions affecting vehicle operation.

Cleans vehicle interiors, removes debris, disinfects passenger contact surfaces, and follows infection prevention and control procedures to reduce the risk of disease transmission. Maintains accountability for government property, vehicle keys, fuel cards, communication devices, and assigned equipment. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm PST Position Description Title/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator/PD309560 Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: 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 $26.31 – $30.7/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-28.

Who is eligible to apply?

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