Motor Vehicle Operator

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

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Transportation Service, located in Marion, IL, is seeking a Motor Vehicle Operator WG-6 to provide patient transport to VA facilities and other locations.

This on-site role requires a valid CDL and the ability to operate diverse vehicles with wheelchair loading capabilities. Responsibilities include following routes, loading/unloading patients, performing safety checks, and maintaining vehicle records.

Qualifications

• CDL with a valid Class A, B, or C is required.
• Selective Placement Factor (SPF) identified; candidates must meet to be eligible.
• Ability to operate vehicles with GVW 10,000–32,000 and secure wheelchairs.
• Must read maps, follow road laws, and drive interstate/highway routes.

Responsibilities

• Receive work assignments from the Transportation Coordinator or Mobility Manager.
• Transport eligible Veterans and caregivers to VA Medical Center facilities and other locations.
• Shuttle patients within a 150-mile radius; provide non-emergent transport.
• Ensure passenger safety and use seatbelts.
• Use Mobile Data Computers (MDC) for trips and maintain records.

Skills

CDL

Driver license

Map reading

Road knowledge

Safety procedures

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mobile Data Computer (MDC)

Job description

Summary

This position is in Veterans Transportation Service (VTS) under Medical Administration Service at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) - Veterans Health Administration (VHA) - VA Medical Center - in Marion - IL (1) as well as Evansville - IN (1) and supported catchment area. The primary purpose of this position is to provide various passengers transportation to and from VA Medical Center facilities - private healthcare facilities - and other locations.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position at the WG-6 level - you must meet the following: SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR (SCREEN-OUT) - A Selective Placement Factor (SPF) has been identified for this position. Selective Placement Factors (SPF) are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for the position. Applicants who do not meet the SPF are ineligible for further consideration. The SPF for this position is: DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIREMENT: Requires a current valid Class A - B - or C Commercial Driver's License (CDL) (Note: We may not accept pictures. Please Do Not submit a copy of your license. This requirement will be verified if interviewed.) ~AND~ SCREEN OUT: Ability to do the work of a Motor Vehicle Operator without more than normal supervision. Experience required for this position includes operating/driving diesel - gas - or alternative fuel powered vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 10 -000 to 32 -000 Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) and a hydraulic lift gate; operating in various road conditions performing pre- and post-trip vehicle maintenance checks; and vehicles are of multiple types and gross vehicle weights and reading/understanding road maps and road/traffic laws and driving interstate highways - two-lane roads - maneuvering vehicle in and around congested loading dock areas - and in dark/nighttime conditions; safely transport patients to their destinations; loading and securing wheelchair patients in the vehicle; loading and unloading cargo; (Resume(s) must clearly support responses to this online questionnaire to receive credit.) ~AND~ PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Work requires reaching - turning - or moving hands - arms - feet - and legs to operate hand and foot controls. Incumbent will be required to assist patients with a variety of medical conditions and/or disabilities. Associated duties require stooping - bending - lifting - climbing - and securing patients - oxygen - and wheelchairs with appropriate securing devices. Lifts and carries objects weighing up to 50 pounds and heavier. Must follow prescribed safety procedures using appropriate lifting methods and body mechanics for heavy lifting or moving heavy objects. Must be able to drive for a minimum of a four-hour period and stay mentally alert. If driver realizes they are not mentally alert - they must use good judgment in pulling over at the first safe area - road-checking vehicle with walk-around inspection - and continue driving as soon as possible. WORKING CONDITIONS: Drivers work mostly outside and operate vehicles in all kinds of weather. Drivers are exposed to dirt - fumes - and to the possibility of cuts - bruises - and broken bones as a result of accidents when loading and unloading the vehicle. Must have the ability to drive in rural areas - very congested Metropolitan traffic and/or construction zones. Must safely handle patients - both stretcher and wheelchair - in loading and unloading from vans and buses. 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. 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 (mobile equipment operations) 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. 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; religious; 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.

Duties

• Major duties and responsibilities will include: Receiving work assignments and direction regarding work methods - procedures and schedules from either the Transportation Coordinator and/or the Mobility Manager
• Incumbent is responsible to ensure that only eligible Veterans and their caregivers are transported to the Medical Center and CBOCs and returned to their respective pick-up locations
• Serving as a patient transportation driver shuttling patients to and from approved locations up to 150-mile radius
• Provides non-emergent - safe transportation of eligible Veterans and cargo
• Arriving at and departing from pickup and discharge points at scheduled times
• Reading installation maps and judging 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
• Inspecting - cleaning - and preventive maintenance on vehicles and will require completing routine reporting requirements for the WS Program
• Operates and provides preventive maintenance for VTS patient transport vehicles
• Maintaining records and document actions - such as operator inspection checklists/forms and accident/incident reports
• Marion - IL VAMC and/or Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC) via the VTS shuttle
• Using two-way radios (or other device) to maintain communications with dispatcher/supervisor on assignments and locations
• Incumbent is responsible for providing the travel office with a list of Veterans who arrived at the Incumbent interacts in a courteous and respectful manner with a wide variety of people each day
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
• Full - Time - 7:30am - 4:00pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved 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.