Motor Vehicle Operator

Major Duties

• Performing operator maintenance such as checking fluid levels replacing air filters and interior lights checking tire pressure and hose connections and washing vehicle.
• Operating wheeled vehicles wheel-mounted tractors; or engineering and construction equipment with wheeled or crawler-type traction.
• Operating passenger buses regardless of gross vehicle weight.
• Driving vehicles in restricted traffic environments on government installations over public roads and highways or under cross-country conditions to include poor weather conditions.

Performing other related duties

• Operating platform van stake and dump trucks fuel trucks and plow-equipped vehicles which have a gross vehicle weight of 26000 pounds up to 32000 pounds. Some vehicles are equipped with air brakes. Vehicles are operated over uneven terrain over improved/unimproved roads and through congested areas on both short and long hauls.
• Hauling cargo and fuel transporting passengers or tows/recovers equipment.
• During periods when not operating a vehicle or heavy equipment operator will perform landscaping/grounds maintenance tasks to include manual labor.
• Operator will also perform light maintenance and repair on gasoline-powered landscaping equipment.

Skill and Knowledge Factors

• Skill in operating busses platform trucks van trucks dump trucks shuttle vans that have a gross vehicle weight of 26000 pounds up to 32000 pounds.
• Knowledge of restrictions on routes.
• Knowledge of Federal State and installation safety regulations regarding the transport of hazardous material.

Applicants must have

• A valid current Class A or B Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
• Passenger (P) Endorsement
• Air Brake Endorsement

Work Schedule: Full time-Monday through Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm.
Position Description Title/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator/PD00172A
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

DESIGNATED DRUG-TESTING POSITION: 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. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result is received.

• 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 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 during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public 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.

• A valid current Class A or B Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
• Passenger (P) Endorsement
• Air Brake Endorsement

Employee must possess a current valid state drivers license (Please DO NOT submit a copy of drivers license. We cannot accept pictures. Licenses will be verified during interview.)

To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 09/28/2026.

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:

• Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision
• Drive Safely
• Interpret Instructions Specifications (mobile equipment operations)
• Motor Vehicles
• Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle)
• Reliability And Dependability
• Work Practices

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/Working Conditions: The employee exerts moderate physical effort in operating turning backing and controlling vehicles which carry heavy loads and a large number of people. Vehicles are operated in all types of traffic and weather conditions on public roads and there is exposure to the danger of serious accidents. The employee drives in heavy traffic and at highway speeds over complicated road and interchange system.