Motor Vehicle Operator

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Puget Sound Health Care System in Seattle is seeking a Motor Vehicle Operator. You will operate one or more motor vehicles including trucks and vans with gross weights over 26,000 up to 32,000 pounds, and perform routine pre-trip inspections.

Duties include transporting patients, staff, and materials on public roads and within the medical center grounds. A valid CDL Class A or B license is required; work schedule is Monday to Friday, 10:00am to

Qualifications

• Valid CDL Class A or B license required.
• Operate trucks and vehicles weighing 26,000–32,000 lbs gross.
• Perform pre-trip inspections and basic vehicle maintenance.
• Transport passengers, staff, and materials to VA medical center and grounds.
• Work schedule: Monday–Friday, 10:00am–6:30pm.

Responsibilities

• Operate motor vehicles including trucks and vans as assigned.
• Transport patients, staff, and supplies to and from the medical center and grounds.
• Perform operator maintenance and pre/post-trip inspections.
• Tow equipment as needed and assist Grounds/ Transportation staff.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

CDL Class A/B license

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

You will serve as the Motor Vehicle Operator with the VA Puget Sound Health Care System in Seattle, Washington.

Key Responsibilities

Have a valid and current CDL Class A or Class B license. Operate one or more motor vehicles including trucks, van trucks, fuel trucks, stake trucks and trash removal trucks, which have an approximate gross weight of more than 26,000 and up to 32,000 pounds. Operate a dump truck, large multi-blade lawn mower and/or tractor. Operate passenger or passenger ambulance buses, regardless of gross vehicle weight.

Drive over public roads at highway speeds to transport passengers, patients, supplies, materials, tools, or equipment. Transport patients, staff, and visitors to and from the medical center over public highways and within the grounds at the Medical Center. Tow equipment throughout rural or urban areas. Perform operator maintenance on all vehicles (monitor fluid levels, replace air filters and interior lights, check tire pressure and hose connections, and washes the vehicles).

Operate a hydraulic wheelchair lift when the vehicle driven is equipped to transport patients using wheelchairs. Complete pre-trip vehicle inspections, which will include checking brakes, tires, fluids, lights, and lifts. Assist the Grounds Maintenance and Transportation personnel with their duties. Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 10:00am - 6:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator/PD41025A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements & Education

There is no educational substitute for this position.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $31.56 – $36.82/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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