Motor Vehicle Operator

The incumbent in this position will serve as a Motor Vehicle Operator and will be expected to operate gasoline, diesel, or electric powered wheeled vehicles to haul cargo and fuel, transport passengers, and/or tow or recover equipment. This position will operate within VISN 22 Medical Centers and will be assigned to work within the Engineering Service, Facilities Management Service, or the Health Administration Service.

Perform driving duties and related services operating various types and classes of motor vehicles including buses, trucks, vans, patient transport vehicles such as ambulances and wheelchair buses, passenger and shuttle vans. MVO will operate and provide preventative maintenance checks and services for all vehicles operated on (e.g. monitoring fluid levels, replacing air filters and interior lights, checking tire pressure and hose connections, and washing the vehicle). Incumbent is required to operate a variety of passenger buses on scheduled or special runs from one location to another. Required to maneuver the bus around sharp corners and through narrow streets and roadways; and operate passenger ambulance buses which are equipped with litter facilities and other medical support equipment. Handle conflict and problems in dealing with the customer constructively and appropriately. MVO will conduct safety checks for all vehicles before operating them. Operate passenger buses or passenger ambulance buses regardless of gross vehicle weight, the typical vehicle the MVO is required to operate will have an approximate gross vehicle weight (GVW) of more than 26,001 pounds and up to 32,000 pounds and most vehicles are equipped with air brakes. Drive and operate vehicles including buses with a 10-48 passenger capacity. Operate vehicles that are equipped with power lifts that are Americans with Disability Act (ADA) approved; the MVO is required to operate to ensure safe loading and unloading of non-ambulatory passengers. Required to maneuver vehicles operated in and out of constricted areas including narrow city streets and congested parking lots which includes navigating around sharp corners. Work Schedule/ Tour of Duty: MON-FRI; 7:00 am - 3:30pm Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Authorized Position Description Title/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator/PD14391A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

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. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Subject to background/security investigation Pre-employment physical required Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Must have CDL B drivers license with passenger endorsement As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.