Motor Vehicle Operator

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Fayetteville, AR is seeking a transport driver to operate vans and buses carrying 8+ passengers or patients to VA facilities and community locations. You will follow scheduled routes, read maps, enforce safety rules, and perform vehicle checks daily.

This full-time position requires a state driver’s license, with work hours 6:30am–3:00pm, Monday to Friday. Applications close 2026-11-09. Employment may involve a designated drug-testing process.

Qualifications

• State driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate vans/buses or transport vehicles for up to 8+ passengers or patients.
• Drive predetermined or scheduled routes to VA facilities, private facilities, or patient homes.
• Read maps and assess road conditions to determine safest routes.
• Enforce passenger safety and seatbelt use.
• Perform routine vehicle checks, maintenance, and cleanliness.
• Record actions and incidents; communicate with dispatcher via radio.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Safe driving

Map reading

Tools

MDC operation

Vehicle equipment

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is assigned to the Grounds and Transportation Unit of the Engineering Service at the VA Medical Center, Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Key Responsibilities

The purpose of this position is to operate vans/buses and other types of transport vehicles, capable of carrying up to 8 or more passengers or patients, to and from VA Medical Center facilities, private healthcare facilities, and other private sector areas like patient homes, railway, bus stations and airports. Incumbent drives predetermined and/or scheduled routes or special runs.

Major duties and responsibilities include: Receiving work assignments and direction regarding work methods, procedures and schedules from either the Transportation Coordinator and/or the Mobility Manager. Arriving at and departing from pickup and discharge points at scheduled times. Reading installation maps and judges road/traffic conditions to determine the shortest and safest route. Enforcing passenger safety and seatbelt use.

Using multiple variations of Mobile Data Computer (MDC) in and out of the vehicles for assigned trips and duties daily. Loading and unloading patients and medical supplies. Performing operator maintenance such as checking fluid levels and air pressure in tires, cleaning and washing of vehicles, and performing inspection checklists to ensure safe and proper operation.

Maintaining records and document actions, such as operator inspection checklists/forms and accident/incident reports. Using two-way radios (or other device) to maintain communications with dispatcher/supervisor on assignments and locations. Possessing a state driver's license is required for the position. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 6:30am - 3:00pm 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.

Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved

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 $22.14 – $26.41/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-09.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.