Motor Vehicle Operator

Veterans Health Administration; Jefferson Barracks (MO); In loco; USD 36.000 - 54.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Veterans Health Administration at the Jefferson Barracks Division of the VA Medical Center in St. Louis, MO seeks a Motor Vehicle Operator to ensure timely delivery and retrieval of linen supporting patient care. The role requires safe driving, adherence to procedures, and reliable service.

Responsibilities include operating motor vehicles for linen transport, maintaining equipment, and ensuring tasks are completed with attention to safety and efficiency in all weather conditions.

Competenze

• Demonstrate ability to operate motor vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Able to perform duties without more than normal supervision.
• Proven reliability and dependability in job performance.

Mansioni

• Deliver and retrieve linen to support patient care and medical center operations.
• Operate and navigate motor vehicles to and from designated locations.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work area and equipment.

Conoscenze

Driving Safely

Operate Motor Vehicles

Attention to Detail

Work Under Supervision

Equipment Handling

Formazione

High School Diploma or equivalent

Strumenti

Vehicle Maintenance Tools

Descrizione del lavoro

This position functions as a Motor Vehicle Operator (MVO) for the Jefferson Barracks Division of the VA Medical Center, St. Louis, MO. The purpose of this position is to ensure timely and accurate delivery and retrieval of linen necessary to support patient care and medical center operation.

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/21/2026. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles) Operation of Motor Vehicles Reliability And Dependability Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Work Practices (Including Keeping Things Neat, Clean, and in Order) 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; religions; 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.

Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. 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.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: The position requires feet, leg, eye, and hand coordination in braking and steering, shifting and accelerating. Muscular effort and strength are required to load and unload carts and materials. Must be able to handle weights of up to 20 - 50 lbs. and loaded, wheeled carts that weigh in excess of 800 lbs. Work outside in all types of weather. While driving, there is constant exposure to traffic noise and road hazards. Vehicle breakdowns may subject the incumbent to other highway hazards/risks. He/she is regularly exposed to dust, diesel fumes, etc