Motor Vehicle Operator Leader

Veterans Health Administration • North Chicago, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as a team leader to twelve or more employees carrying out Transportation Department duties in the Transportation unit of the Facility Management Department, Facility Support Directorate, at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, Illinois. The leader receives work assignments from supervisors, distributes them to team members, initiates work, and works alongside the team while setting the pace.

The position oversees the vehicle management program for more than 115 vehicles, ensuring that required paperwork and reports are accurate, complete, and submitted to the supervisor on time. It also monitors the GSA and VA fleet card programs. When required, the operator drives passenger vehicles, cargo trucks, buses, and other Medical Center vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of up to 32,000 pounds to transport passengers and cargo.

The operator checks assigned vehicles before trips, including fuel, oil, fluids, tires, and batteries; loads materials to distribute weight and prevent shifting; communicates with supervisors using a two-way radio or car phone; and records trip tickets, vehicle weights, mileage, oil, and fuel use. The work schedule is full-time, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Work is performed outdoors in all weather, and emergency vehicle repairs may involve traffic and exposure to varied climatic conditions.

Applicants must hold a current, valid state-issued Class A or B commercial driver's license with a Passenger (P) endorsement and no air-brake restrictions. The position requires a pre-employment physical and drug screening. No education qualification is required.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• A current, valid state-issued Class A or B Commercial Driver's License with a Passenger (P) endorsement and no air-brake restrictions is required.
• A pre-employment physical is required.
• Applicants selected for employment in this testing-designated position must undergo urinalysis for illegal drug use; refusing the test or receiving a verified positive result prevents appointment.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Applicants are subject to a background/security investigation and must complete online onboarding.
• Acceptable identification is required for pre-employment requirements; starting May 7, 2025, non-REAL ID-compliant driver's licenses or state identification cards cannot be used as acceptable employment identification.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for VA Health Care Personnel.
• A one-year probationary period is required.
• Must have muscular and visual coordination, rapid reflexes, and depth and field of vision within normal limits.
• Must be able to lift, carry, and move loads weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance using correct lifting procedures; assistance is available for heavier loads.
• Must be able to stop, climb, stand, walk, squat, and kneel to perform assigned tasks.
• Must demonstrate the assessed job elements: driving safely; interpreting instructions and specifications for mobile equipment operations; leading or supervising; operating safely (non-motor vehicle); reliability and dependability; and work practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead twelve or more employees in completing Transportation Department duties.
• Receive assignments from supervisors, distribute work to team members, initiate work, and work alongside the team while setting the pace.
• Ensure required vehicle paperwork is completed correctly and submitted daily.
• Operate passenger vehicles, cargo trucks, buses, and other Medical Center vehicles with up to 32,000 pounds GVWR to transport passengers and cargo.
• Oversee the vehicle management program for more than 115 vehicles, ensuring paperwork and reports are complete, accurate, and submitted on time.
• Monitor the GSA and VA fleet card programs.
• Inspect and service assigned vehicles before trips, including checking fuel, oil, fluids, tires, and batteries.
• Load equipment, supplies, materials, recyclables, and waste so weight is distributed evenly and loads do not shift.
• Use two-way radios and/or car phones to maintain communication between vehicles and supervisors.
• Document trip tickets, weights, vehicle mileage, oil logs, and fuel usage on required forms.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive access to a comprehensive benefits package for themselves and their families.
• Selected applicants may qualify for prior-service credit toward annual leave accrual, subject to request and approval before appointment; credit is not guaranteed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed