Motor Vehicle Operator

Veterans Health Administration • Los Angeles, CA

5h • Onsite

About The Position

The incumbent in this position will serve as a Motor Vehicle Operator and will be expected to operate gasoline, diesel, or electric powered wheeled vehicles to haul cargo and fuel, transport passengers, and/or tow or recover equipment. This position will operate within VISN 22 Medical Centers and will be assigned to work within the Engineering Service, Facilities Management Service, or the Health Administration Service.

Requirements

• 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 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
• Effective May 7, 2025, driver's 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).
• Must have CDL B drivers license with passenger endorsement.
• As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• 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.
• Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision
• Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles)
• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Related to Mobile Equipment Operation)
• Operation of Motor Vehicles
• Reliability and Dependability
• Work Practices (Including Keeping Things Neat, Clean, and in Order)
• Moderate physical effort is required in the frequent handling of objects weighing (or requiring the force of) 25 to 50 pounds or more.
• The MVO adheres to safe, ergonomic work practices.
• The MVO shall wear appropriate personal protective equipment including weight belts, utilize proper loading equipment, and employ recommended lifting techniques to prevent injury and/or damage to property, including bending at knees to lift, pushing (not pulling) carts or other equipment, and follow all established safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform driving duties and related services operating various types and classes of motor vehicles including buses, trucks, vans, patient transport vehicles such as ambulances and wheelchair buses, passenger and shuttle vans.
• Operate and provide preventative maintenance checks and services for all vehicles operated on (e.g. monitoring fluid levels, replacing air filters and interior lights, checking tire pressure and hose connections, and washing the vehicle).
• Operate a variety of passenger buses on scheduled or special runs from one location to another.
• Maneuver the bus around sharp corners and through narrow streets and roadways; and operate passenger ambulance buses which are equipped with litter facilities and other medical support equipment.
• Handle conflict and problems in dealing with the customer constructively and appropriately.
• Conduct safety checks for all vehicles before operating them.
• Operate passenger buses or passenger ambulance buses regardless of gross vehicle weight, the typical vehicle the MVO is required to operate will have an approximate gross vehicle weight (GVW) of more than 26,001 pounds and up to 32,000 pounds and most vehicles are equipped with air brakes.
• Drive and operate vehicles including buses with a 10-48 passenger capacity.
• Operate vehicles that are equipped with power lifts that are Americans with Disability Act (ADA) approved; the MVO is required to operate to ensure safe loading and unloading of non-ambulatory passengers.
• Maneuver vehicles operated in and out of constricted areas including narrow city streets and congested parking lots which includes navigating around sharp corners.

Benefits

• 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.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

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