Motor Vehicle Operator

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Temple (TX); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Motor Vehicle Operator to transport patients and personnel to VA facilities and private sites. Incumbent drives scheduled routes and special runs using trucks, vans, and emergency vehicles.

The role requires operating vehicles up to 32,000 pounds gross weight and maintaining travel logs. Applicants must hold a valid CDL with passenger endorsement and meet the VA’s security and training requirements.

Formación

• CDL with passenger endorsement is required; photos not accepted.
• Qualification review uses OPM standards and screen-out element.
• Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 lbs and occasional >100 lbs, long drives.

Responsabilidades

• Operate gasoline or diesel vehicles with 22,000–32,000 lb gross weight.
• Load and unload patients and medical supplies.
• Assist patients to destinations and stay with them when needed.
• Update travel logs on GSA vehicles after each trip.
• Ensure compliance with all traffic laws and regulations.
• Perform vehicle checks, tire pressures, oil and fluid levels.
• CDL with passenger endorsement required for the position.

Conocimientos

Safe driving

Vehicle operation

Log keeping

Interpersonal skills

Herramientas

CDL with passenger endorsement

Descripción del empleo

Summary

The purpose of this position is to operate patient transport vehicles - including emergency vehicles - patient transport vans/buses - and other types of transport vehicles that are capable of carrying up to 8 or more passengers to and from VA Medical Center facilities - private healthcare facilities - and other private sector areas such as - patient homes - railway - bus stations and airports. Incumbent drives predetermined and/or scheduled routes or special runs.

Summary

The purpose of this position is to operate patient transport vehicles - including emergency vehicles - patient transport vans/buses - and other types of transport vehicles that are capable of carrying up to 8 or more passengers to and from VA Medical Center facilities - private healthcare facilities - and other private sector areas such as - patient homes - railway - bus stations and airports. Incumbent drives predetermined and/or scheduled routes or special runs.

Qualifications

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. DRIVER'S LICENSE: The WG-06 Motor Vehicle Operator position requires a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger endorsement. Note: We cannot accept photographs - therefor; do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. If an interview is requested - you will be required to provide a copy of your current - valid state issued driver's license. 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: Physical efforts are required in bending - reaching - turning - or moving during the operation of foot and hand controls - handling of objects up to 50 pounds and the occasional handling of objects weighing over 100 pounds while loading and unloading cargo - able to drive for long periods and long distances - and exposure to inclement weather conditions.

Duties

• Major duties and responsibilities include: Operates gasoline or diesel-powered vehicles with a typical gross weight of 22 -000 to 32 -000 pounds
• Operates other vehicles and performs other tasks as assigned by the Fleet Manager/Operations Supervisor
• Loading and unloading patients and medical supplies
• Assists patients to their scheduled destinations and remains with patient
• if necessary
• Signs for certified mail and patient belongings - and delivers to the appropriate officials
• Responsible for ensuring all government - state - and local traffic laws regulations are obeyed
• Updates travel logs on GSA vehicles that are used after each trip
• Cleans and washes vehicles - checks tire pressure and inflates as necessary - and checks liquid levels such as - oil and gas etc
• Possessing Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger endorsement is required for the position
• Other duties as assigned
• Work Schedule: Fulltime - Saturday - Tuesday - 6:00am - 4:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator/PD01172A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized