Motor Vehicle Operator

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking applicants for positions within the Motor Transportation Unit Services at the Wilkes-Barre VAMC. Candidates will operate various motor vehicles to transport cargo and passengers while ensuring safe operations in different environments. This role requires good physical condition and a clear demonstration of experience or training related to motor vehicle operations.

Qualifications

• Experience should demonstrate training or experience of sufficient scope and quality.
• Ability to perform vehicle recovery and towing operations.
• Good physical condition to perform duties efficiently and safely.

Responsibilities

• Operate various types of motor vehicles to transport cargo, fuel, and passengers.
• Perform vehicle recovery and towing operations.
• Ensure safe operation of vehicles in various environments.

Skills

Drive Safely

Interpret Instructions

Reliability and Dependability

Work without more than normal supervision

Job description

The Wilkes-Barre VAMC positions are within the Motor Transportation Unit Services. The incumbent(s) will operate gasoline, diesel, or electronic powered wheeled vehicles to haul cargo and fuel, transport vehicles carrying up to 8 or more passengers to and from VAMC and other healthcare facilities and homes, tow or recover equipment. The vehicles are driven in restricted traffic environments on Government installations, public roads and highways, or under cross-country conditions.

Duties

Duties of the positions include but are not limited to:

• Operating various types of motor vehicles to transport cargo, fuel, and passengers.
• Performing vehicle recovery and towing operations.
• Ensuring safe operation of vehicles in various environments.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
• All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to be tested will result in disqualification.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 06/09/2025.

Experience: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must demonstrate training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to perform the duties of this position. Evidence must be detailed on your resume. Applicants will be rated according to the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

Screen-out Element: Your qualifications will be evaluated against the prescribed screen-out element, which appears as question 1 in the online questionnaire. Those with at least the minimal acceptable qualification are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible. The remaining applicants are rated against the following job elements:

• Drive Safely
• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (mobile equipment operations)
• Motor Vehicles
• Reliability And Dependability
• Work Without more than normal supervision
• Work Practices

Experience includes paid, unpaid, and volunteer work through programs like Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, or other organizations. Volunteer work helps build skills and provides valuable training. All qualifying experience, including volunteer work, will be credited.

Note: A full year of work is considered 35-40 hours per week. Part-time experience is credited proportionally. Applicants must clearly indicate duties, responsibilities, and hours worked per week.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

Must possess good physical condition to perform duties efficiently and safely.