Motor Vehicle Operator
Job Location:
Wilmington, DE - USA
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Job Summary
This position is located in the Veterans Transportation Service at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration (VHA) VA Medical Center in Wilmington DE. The primary purpose of this position is to operate various types of patient 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.
This position is located in the Veterans Transportation Service at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration (VHA) VA Medical Center in Wilmington DE. The primary purpose of this position is to operate various types of patient 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. including emergency vehicles patient transport vans/buses and other types of transport vehicles
Major duties and responsibilities will include:
- Drives predetermined and/or scheduled routes or special runs and arrives at and departs from pickup and discharge points at scheduled times.
- Operates the doors to allow passengers to enter and leave the vehicle and read installation maps and judges road/traffic conditions to determine the shortest and safest route.
- Responsibilities are to safely transport patients in a manner that minimizes disruption to personnel and ensure maximum comfort during travel.
- Abides by rules laws and traffic regulations pertaining to state laws and when transporting patients the incumbent must be able to load and unload patients safely.
- Makes trip to medical facilities homes railway bus stations and airport.
- Trips may require pick up from private homes nursing homes hospitals and doctors offices and in some cases housing and employment areas in a timely and courteous manner.
- Uses multiple variations of Mobile Data Computer (MDC) in and out of the vehicles for assigned trips and duties daily.
- Transfers neurotic patients with and without assistance depending on the patients condition and medical approval.
- Loads and unloads patients medical supplies and may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
- Performs 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.
- Maintains records and document actions such as operator inspection checklists/forms and accident/incident reports.
- Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment.
- Uses and assures proper fit of required safety equipment and clothing.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved
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
- Pre-employment physical required
- Subject to background/security investigation
- 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)
- 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.
To qualify for this position at the WG-6 level you must meet the following:
SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR (SCREEN-OUT) - The Selective Placement Factor (SPF) has been identified for this position. Selective Placement Factors (SPF) are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for the position. Applicants who do not meet the SPF are ineligible for further consideration.
The SPF for this position is: DRIVERS LICENSE REQUIREMENT: Requires a current valid state-issued Commercial Drivers with passenger endorsement (Note: We may not accept pictures. Please Do Not submit a copy of your license. This requirement will be verified if interviewed.)
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SCREEN-OUT: Ability to do the work of a Motor Vehicle Operator without more than normal supervision. Experience required for this position includes operating/driving diesel gas or alternative fuel powered vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 26000 and a hydraulic lift gate; performing pre- and post-trip vehicle maintenance checks; loading and unloading cargo; and reading/understanding road maps and road/traffic laws and driving interstate highways two-lane roads maneuvering vehicle in and around congested loading dock areas and in dark/nighttime conditions. (Resume(s) must clearly support responses to this online questionnaire to receive credit.)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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 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 judgement in pulling over at the first safe area road-checking vehicle with walk around inspection and continue driving as soon as possible.
WORKING 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 the 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.
Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications. For this position the job element method is used to match what you the applicant can do against what the work calls for. Your knowledge skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge skills and abilities (called job elements) needed for success. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element (WG-2 and higher only; screen-outs are not applicable to WG-1). Applicants who appear to meet the screen out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration. The potential eligibles are rated against the remainder of the job elements. While a specific length of training and experience is not required your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume.
You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. 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.
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; religious; 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.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Receiving Service Credit for 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.
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.
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicants criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations Security and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
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.
Required Experience:
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