Motor Vehicle Operator

This position is located in the Service and Motor Transportation Unit of the Operations Section in the Engineering Service of the Lebanon VA Medical Center, Lebanon, Pennsylvania. The work includes the operation of gasoline, diesel, or electronic powered wheeled vehicles to haul cargo and fuel or to tow or recover equipment. The vehicles are driven in restricted traffic environments on Government installations, over public roads and highways, or under cross-country conditions.

The major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Operating wheeled vehicles, wheel-mounted tractors; or engineering and construction equipment with wheel or crawler-type tractions. Hauling cargo or fuel. Tows/recover equipment. Driving vehicles in restricted traffic environments on government installations, over public roads and highways, or under cross-country conditions. Operating platform, van, stake and dump trucks, which have a gross vehicle weight of 10,000 pounds and up to 26,000 pounds. Some vehicles may be equipped with air brakes. Vehicles are operated over uneven terrain, over improved/unimproved roads and through congested areas. Performing operator maintenance, such as checking fluid levels and air pressure in tires and cleaning and washing vehicles. Performs other related duties. Work Schedule: 2:00p.m. - 10:00p.m., Monday - Friday Position Description Title/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator/PD06562A 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) 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.