Motor Vehicle Operator

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Tuskegee (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Motor Vehicle Operator to transport patients and medical staff between VA Medical Center facilities and other locations.

The role requires operating passenger vehicles, vans, and emergency vehicles up to 8+ passengers with adherence to safety and regulatory standards. The position involves driving on scheduled routes, ensuring patient safety, and performing basic vehicle maintenance while complying with VA and DOT drug and alcohol testing

Qualifications

• Experience required; show evidence of training or experience performing the duties.
• Screen-out element used in evaluation; minimal qualifications determine eligibility.
• Volunteer experience can count toward qualifying experience and will be credited.

Responsibilities

• Receive work assignments from Transportation Coordinator or Mobility Manager.
• Arrive at scheduled pickup and discharge points on time.
• Read maps and assess road/traffic conditions for safe routing.
• Enforce passenger safety and seatbelt use.
• Maintain operator records and vehicle inspection checklists.

Skills

Drive safely

Interpret instructions - specs

Reliability & dependability

Job description

Summary

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.

Summary

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.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position - applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement - 10/22/2026. 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. 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: Work requires reaching - turning - or moving hands - arms - feet - and legs to operate hand and foot controls. Assist patients with a variety of medical conditions and/or disabilities. Associated duties require stooping - bending - lifting and 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 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. 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 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. 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.

Duties

• Duties include but not limited to: Receiving work assignments and direction regarding work methods - procedures and schedules from either the Transportation Coordinator and/or the Mobility Manager
• Knows and abides by rules - laws and traffic regulations pertaining to state laws
• 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
• Motor Vehicle Operator will follow all applicable and current laws - regulations - VA directives - policies etc
• 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
• Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains safe and clean work environment
• Possessing Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger endorsement is required for the position
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• 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
• Work Schedule: Full-Time - Monday - Friday - Rotating Schedule
• Work schedule subject to change based on agency needs
• Position Description Title/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator/PD99793S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized