Tractor Operator

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Bay Pines (FL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Bay Pines, FL, seeks a Tractor Operator to support EMS linen distribution across the Bay Pines Campus.

The role involves operating box trucks or tram, loading/unloading linen carts, performing daily vehicle inspections, and ensuring timely deliveries of clean textiles while maintaining infection control and safety guidelines. This position requires working 6:00am-2:30pm, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Operate tractor/truck safely and follow instructions.
• Accurate weight/documentation of deliveries and pickups.
• Follow infection control and OSHA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate box truck or tram on Bay Pines campus.
• Determine safety devices for each delivery and maneuver congested loading docks.
• Safely load/unload linen carts using hydraulic lifts in the vehicle.
• Keep vehicles clean and free of debris inside and out.
• Deliver clean textiles and collect soiled linen promptly and safely.
• Review VA emails daily for safety updates and instructions.
• Perform daily inspections of tires, brakes, lights, wipers; check oil and coolant; refuel as needed.
• Load/unload carts into vehicle and assist in linen processing.
• Assemble linen orders and document deliveries and pickups.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Work Schedule: Full-time; Mon-Fri 6:00am-2:30pm with occasional weekends/holidays.

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position will provide linen distribution services to all building on Bay Pines Campus and is located within the Environmental Management Services (EMS) of the VA Medical Center. Environmental Management Services (EMS) consists of five operational sections with Housekeeping being the largest. Laundry is accountable for providing services at all of these locations.

Key Responsibilities

Major duties include but not limited to: Safely operate box truck, and or tram on the Bay Pines campus Determine the appropriate safety devices for each delivery and be able to manuver the vehicle in and around a congested loading dock area and have night driving skills. Responsible for the safe operation of the vehicle, including the hydraulic lifts in the process of loading and unloading linen carts onto and off the vehicle.

Ensure all infection control, OSHA, Joint Commission requirements regarding linen deliveries are followed. Will have to keep vehicles clean and free of debris at all times, inside and out. Be responsible for prompt safe delivery service of clean textiles and collection of soiled linen in all areas. Familiar with the vehicle operation manual.

Reads VA email daily regarding important personnel, training, safety information, and bulletins that may impact their personal needs or work environment. Understand and apply verbal and written instructions. Perform daily inspections of vehicle's tires, brakes, horn, lights, and windshield wipers. Check oil and coolant levels, refueling when necessary. Safely load and unload carts into vehicle.

Work in the textile care facility daily, dumping, sorting soil, machine operating all phases of linen processing. Provide linen distribution services to all building on Bay Pines Campus. Assembles linen orders to deliver to required areas. Weight in soiled linens and weigh out clean linen, documenting all deliveries and pick ups.

Other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Full-time; Monday-Friday 6:00am-2:30pm with occasional weekends and holidays Position Description Title/PD#: Tractor Operator/PD11296A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

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 $21.04 – $24.55/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-13.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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