Motor Vehicle Operator

The Indian Health Service; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Health Service is seeking a Motor Vehicle Operator to operate and maintain vehicles used for transporting passengers, supplies, materials, and equipment across public roads and within government installations. Real ID requirements will apply starting May 7, 2025.

Qualified applicants will have the ability to drive safely, operate motor vehicles, and perform basic maintenance, with strong interpersonal and detail-oriented skills, and the capacity to interpret instructions.

Qualifications

• Ability to safely drive motor vehicles in varied traffic and weather conditions.
• Experience with basic vehicle maintenance and safety checks.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attention to detail in completing records and duties.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions, specifications, and procedures.
• Knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate motor vehicles to transport passengers, supplies, materials, and equipment.
• Perform operator maintenance on vehicles and report any issues.
• Provide safe and efficient transportation on public roads and government installations.
• Adhere to federal regulations related to driving and Real ID requirements.

Skills

Ability to Drive Safely

Motor Vehicles Operation of Motor V eh

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Ability to Interpret Instructions

Vehicle Maintenance

Job description

The purpose of this position is to perform Motor Vehicle Operator duties by operating and performing operator maintenance on motor vehicles to provide safe and efficient transportation of passengers, supplies, materials, and equipment over public roads and within government installations. level. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

BASIC REQUIREMENT(S):

• Ability to Drive Safely
• Motor Vehicles Operation of Motor Vehicles
• Interpersonal Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, Etc.
• Vehicle Maintenance

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Physical effort is used reaching, bending, turning, or moving hands, arm, feet, and legs to operate hand controls on vehicle operated. Incumbent may exert moderate physical effort in the frequent handling of objects weighing up to 40 pounds, and the occasional handling of heavier objects while assisting patients. Considerable physical effort may be required to change tires and make limited emergency repairs.While performing housekeeping duties, light physical effort such as that involved in using vacuum cleaners and dry mops; running lightweight powered scrubbers and buffers; continually standing, bending, stooping, and reaching, frequently lifting and emptying wastebaskets; frequently pushing carts loaded with dirty laundry or waste paper; and occasionally lifting and carrying items weighing up to and over 20 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

As an MVO, incumbent is required to operate vehicles in all types of traffic and weather on public roads and is exposed to the danger of serious accidents. Incumbent drives in heavy traffic and at highway speeds over complicated roads and interchange systems. While performing housekeeping duties; works indoors in areas which normally have adequate heat, lighting, and ventilation; is exposed to dirt and disagreeable odors.

Driver's License:

A valid State Driver's License is required

Time In Grade

Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.