Motor Vehicle Operator
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Job Location:
Fallon, NV - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 24 - 28
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
The purpose of this position is to operate patient transport vehicles including emergency vehicles patient transport vans/buses and other types transport vehicles capable of carrying up to 8 or more passengers to and from VA Medical Center facilities private healthcare facilities and other private sector areas like patient homes railway bus stations and airports. Incumbent drives predetermined and/or scheduled routes or special runs.
Major duties and responsibilities include:
- Receiving work assignments and direction regarding work methods procedures and schedules from either the Transportation Coordinator and/or the Mobility Manager.
- Arriving at and departing from pickup and discharge points at scheduled times.
- Reading installation maps and judges road/traffic conditions to determine the shortest and safest route.
- Enforcing passenger safety and seatbelt use.
- Using multiple variations of Mobile Data Computer (MDC) in and out of the vehicles for assigned trips and duties daily.
- Loading and unloading patients and medical supplies.
- Performing operator maintenance such as checking fluid levels and air pressure in tires cleaning and washing of vehicles and performing inspection checklists to ensure safe and proper operation.
- Maintaining records and document actions such as operator inspection checklists/forms and accident/incident reports.
- Using two-way radios (or other device) to maintain communications with dispatcher/supervisor on assignments and locations.
- Possessing a current and valid State Drivers License.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Full-Time Monday - Friday Rotating Schedule
Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized
Position Description/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator/PD99793S
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
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
- You may be required to serve a probationary period
- Subject to background/security investigation
- Pre-employment physical required
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
- Drivers License Requirement: Must possess a valid drivers license to operate a motor vehicle.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 02/09/2026.
Drivers License Requirement: Must possess a valid drivers license to operate a motor vehicle.
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 Requirement: Work requires reaching turning or moving hands arms feet and legs to operate hand and foot controls. Incumbent will be required to assist patients with a variety of medical conditions and/or disabilities. Associated duties require stooping bending lifting climbing and securing patients oxygen and wheelchairs with appropriate securing devices. Lifts and carries objects weighing up to 50 pounds and heavier. Must follow prescribed safety procedures using appropriate lifting methods and body mechanics for heavy lifting or moving of heavy objects. Must be able to drive for a minimum of a four-hour period and stay mentally alert. If driver realizes they are not mentally alert they must use good judgment in pulling over at the first safe area road- checking vehicle with walk-around inspection and continue driving as soon as possible. Incumbent must pass a VA Physical and adhere to all VA and DOT drug and alcohol testing and guidelines.
WORK CONDITIONS: Drivers work mostly outside and operate vehicles in all kinds of weather. Drivers are exposed to dirt fumes and to the possibility of cuts bruises and broken bones as a result of accidents when loading and unloading the vehicle. Must have ability to drive in rural areas very congested Metropolitan traffic and/or construction zones. Must safely handle patients both stretcher and wheelchair in loading and unloading from vans and buses. The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours which may include evenings weekends and/or holidays. Shift work may be required. May be required to work overtime after normal working hours providing it is an emergency or their services are needed to transport patients.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u) Schedule A Appointment of persons with disabilities i.e. intellectual disabilities severe physical disabilities or psychiatric disabilities and/or Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. Contact the Agency Contact for information on how to apply under this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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