Motor Vehicle Operator

Major Duties

• Drives one or more types of patient transport vehicles including emergency vehicles patient transport vans/buses and other types of transport vehicles capable of carrying up to 8 or more passengers.
• Operates the doors to allow passengers to enter and leave the vehicle.
• Follows all applicable and current laws regulations VA directives policies etc.
• Uses two-way radio (or other device) to maintain communications with dispatcher/supervisor on assignments and locations in accordance with FCC rules and regulations.
• Drives predetermined and/or scheduled routes or special runs. Arrives at and departs from pick-up and discharge points at scheduled times.
• Picks up veterans and staff from various locations on both Bowling and Sousley campuses in a timely and courteous manner.
• Follows assigned routes unless directed by dispatcher; proceeds only to designated areas or hospital; cooperates in a coordinated constantly flowing efforts.
• Transports patients and staff safely in a manner that minimizes disruption and to personnel and ensure maximum comfort during travel prevents shock ensures freedom of breathing.
• Loads and unloads patients and staff safely.
• Participates in Service Safety activities and attends schedule safety training as directed by supervisor.
• Maintains records and documents actions such as operator inspection checklist/forms and accident/incident reports.
• Works mostly outside and operate vehicles in all kinds of weather.
• Other duties as assigned

Conditions of employment

• 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 ( Effective May 7 2025 drivers licenses or state-issued dentification 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)

• 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.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 02/12/2026.

EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge skills and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements:

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; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.

Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

Physical Requirements: Physical effort pertaining to drivers ability to be alert and aware of his surroundings conditions of the highway and driving at night. The physical and mental strain on the mind and body of the driver which will leave the driver tense and his reflexes will be slowed. The driver should be required to stop and be able to walk run or bend to regain his mental ability.

Working Conditions: Work required incumbent to be outside and to drive in all types of weather conditions. There are many times during the winter when the incumbent is required to drive trucks and passenger vehicles in deep snow and on icy streets and highways. Under these conditions vehicle control is extremely difficult and and requires rapid movement of arms and legs to keep vehicles from sliding causing damage to property and/or individuals. Also in performing duties incumbent is subject to dust fumes and traffic hazards find it necessary to effect emergency repairs. The operator is a regular driver on public highways and agency reservations. Driving involves both daylight and night driving hours.