Motor Vehicle Operator

Veterans Health Administration; Redlands (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in California seeks a Motor Vehicle Operator to transport patients and staff between VA Medical Center facilities and community sites. You will drive various transport vehicles, including wheelchair vans, on predetermined routes and special runs.

A valid California Class C license is required; prior experience in safe passenger transport is essential. You will follow safety protocols and adapt routes to maintain timely, secure service.

Qualifications

• Valid California Class C driver’s license.
• Experience in safe transportation of passengers.
• Ability to operate multi-passenger wheelchair vans.
• Ability to follow routes and ensure passenger safety.

Responsibilities

• Drive patient transport vehicles to VA facilities, private clinics, and other sites.
• Operate multi-passenger, wheelchair‑equipped vans.
• Follow predetermined routes and schedules; ensure safety and passenger care.
• Adhere to Department of Transportation and safety policies during transport.

Skills

Safe driving

Routes planning

Vehicle maintenance

Customer service

Job description

The purpose of this position is to operate patient transport vehicles, including emergency vehicles, patient transport vans/buses and other types transport vehicles, capable of carrying up to 8 or more passengers, 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.

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/11/2026. The MVO must possess a valid State of California Class C Driver's License. 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. Your background must demonstrate experience in the safe transportation of eligible passengers and cargo; operate and provide preventive maintenance for patient transport vehicles; operate multi-passenger, wheelchair equipped vans; how to manipulate the controls for starting-stopping, backing and driving the vehicle i all types of traffic and road conditions; familiarity with National Department of Transportation and interstate policies governing motor vehicle operations and be well versed in every aspect of patient safety during transport and must be able to recognize hazardous conditions and change routes to avoid them. Experience: 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. 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: Drive Safely Interpret Instructions, Specifications (mobile equipment operations) Motor Vehicles Reliability And Dependability Without more than normal supervision Work Practices 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:

Moderate physical effort is required in the frequent handling of objects more than 50 pounds. The MVO shall wear appropriate safety apparel, utilize proper loading of equipment, and employ recommended lifting techniques to prevent injury and/or damage to property. The MVO is exposed to extended periods of bending, stooping, lifting, carrying, and walking during pick-up and delivery phases of job completion. The MVO must be in good physical condition when performing driving and related services, particularly when driving for extended periods of time and distances. The MVO must be vigilant and alert to cope with adverse traffic and weather conditions.