Motor Vehicle Operator

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Motor Vehicle Operator at the Fredericksburg Health Care Center (FXHCC).

The role involves driving various vehicles, transporting VA personnel and cargo, and coordinating vehicle maintenance and safety. You will operate under the Facilities Management Department and adhere to GSA vehicle guidelines.

Qualifications

• Requires a current and valid CDL with passenger endorsement.
• Physical effort and work conditions involve climbing in/out of vehicles and lifting/carrying loads.
• Applicants must meet specific OPM Wage System qualifications and be able to work with varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate vehicles with gross weight up to 29,500 lbs.
• Transport VA personnel, equipment, supplies between FXHCC and Richmond VAMC main campus.
• Load/unload vehicles and ensure cargo is properly secured.

Skills

Drive Safely

Vehicle Operation

Physical Stamina

Job description

Summary

This position is located within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) - VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6) - Central Virginia VA Health Care System (CVHCS) - at the Fredericksburg Health Care Center (FXHCC). This position functions as a Motor Vehicle Operator for the Facilities Management Department. This includes transporting VA MC personnel - equipment - supplies and other items essential to the support of core functions bet ween the FXHCC and the main campus of the Richmond VAMC.

Qualifications

DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIREMENT: Must possess a current and valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger endorsement. NOTE: We cannot accept photographs - therefore; please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. If an interview is requested - you will be required to provide a copy of your current - valid Commercial Driver's License. PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK CONDITIONS: The daily duties performed by incumbent consist of climbing in and out of vehicles - moderate to heavy physical effort in climbing on or in to load or tie down cargo. Incumbent works in all weather conditions - pushing and pulling laundry carts and supplies; climbing steps - etc. Incumbent must be physically sound and have good coordination of eyes - hands - feet - and vision and depth perception. Incumbent must be mentally alert to traffic hazards and dangers. Incumbent operates vehicles in all types of weather and is exposed to the danger of serious accidents. Incumbent may be exposed to dirt and fumes - and to the possibility of cuts - bruises - and broken bones as a result of accidents while driving or from falling objects when loading and unloading the vehicle. Incumbent performs any other duties properly assigned. Incumbent may be required to work in the laundry due to breakdowns and/or shortage of staff. 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 (includes blueprint reading) Motor Vehicles 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.

Duties

• Major duties include but are not limited to: Operates all vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of up to approximately 29 -500 lbs
• in order to carry out all the functions of Engineering Service and support the needs of the Fredericksburg Health Care Center (FXHCC)
• Operates gasoline or diesel-powered vehicles over Federal - state - and county roads and city streets in all traffic conditions and is required to load and unload vehicles
• Dispatches General Services Administration (GSA) vehicles - coordinates needed maintenance and repairs - and keeps vehicles clean
• Transports patients - medical records - medical equipment - supplies - linen - mail - VAMC personnel and other items essential to the day-to-day operations of the FXHCC
• Operates gasoline - diesel - electric or alternative fuel powered vehicles of all types with heavy loads and is required to load and unload vehicles
• May operate special purpose vehicles equipped with a power take off and levers - buttons - pedals - etc
• to control the equipment
• Performs routine driver's maintenance on vehicle in operation
• Is familiar with GSA vehicle books and regulations and uses the Operation Guide for each vehicle driven
• Is responsible for proper cargo load placement and cargo binding
• Assures that cargo does not overload axle weights and does not shift - spill - or break loose
• Passes a periodic driving record background check
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Work Schedule: Full-Time - Monday - Friday - 8:00am to 4:30pm - Some weekend may be required 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