Motor Vehicle Operator

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Panama City Beach (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Panama City Beach, FL, seeks a Motor Vehicle Operator within Veterans Transportation Service to transport patients to VA Medical Center facilities and partner sites. The role requires operating patient transport vehicles and ensuring safety on all routes.

You will follow scheduled routes, read maps, load patients, and perform vehicle checks while coordinating with dispatchers. A valid CDL with passenger endorsement is required.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License with passenger endorsement.
• Experience operating passenger transport vehicles and following safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate patient transport vehicles, vans or buses, carrying up to eight passengers.
• Drive scheduled routes and coordinate with dispatcher for pickups/drop-offs.
• Load and unload patients and medical supplies, ensuring safety and proper securing.
• Perform basic vehicle inspections and report maintenance needs.
• Maintain records and communicate with transport team using radios.

Skills

CDL with passenger endorsement

Patient transport driving

Vehicle safety and operation

Job description

Summary

Employee will serve as a Motor Vehicle Operator within Veterans Transportation Service - located at the Veterans Healthcare System in Panama City Beach - Florida.

Summary

Employee will serve as a Motor Vehicle Operator within Veterans Transportation Service - located at the Veterans Healthcare System in Panama City Beach - Florida.

Qualifications

PHYSICAL EFFORT: 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 carry objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds and heavier. Must follow prescribed safety procedures using appropriate lifting methods and body mechanics for heavy lifting or moving of 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. Incumbent must pass a VA Physical and adhere to all VA and DOT drug and alcohol testing and guidelines. WORK 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 ability to drive in rural areas - very congested Metropolitan traffic and/or construction zones. Must safely handle patients - wheelchair - in loading and unloading from vans and buses. The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours - which may include evenings - weekends - and/or holidays. Shift work may be required. May be required to work overtime after normal working hours providing it is an emergency or their services are needed to transport patients. 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: Must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger endorsement to operate a motor vehicle. (Please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package; we cannot accept pictures. You will be required to show your valid commercial driver's license with passenger endorsement at the time of your interview.) 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

• The purpose of this position is to operate patient transport vehicles - including emergency vehicles - patient transport vans/buses and other types of transport vehicles - capable of carrying up to eight (8) or more passengers - to and from Veterans Affairs (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 Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger endorsement is required for the position
• Performing other related duties as assigned
• WORK SCHEDULE: Full-Time - Monday-Friday - 8:00am - 4:30pm (Central Daylight Savings Time) 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