Motor Vehicle Operator

Veterans Health Administration • Des Moines, IA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Motor Vehicle Operators work under the direct supervision of the Transportation and Mobile Equipment Operator Supervisor in Engineering Service at the VA Central Iowa Health Care System in Des Moines, Iowa. They safely and dependably operate a range of vehicles and mobile equipment to transport coworkers, self-care-capable patients, medical records, laundry, parts, supplies, and other materials among the Medical Center, Community-Based Outpatient Clinics, and designated offsite facilities. The role also supports grounds and facility operations through equipment operation and physical labor. The schedule is full-time, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Off-duty call-ins may occur to support snow removal or patient transport.

Requirements

• Possess a current and valid Class D2 Chauffeur's Driver's License.
• Demonstrate the ability to perform Motor Vehicle Operator duties without more than normal supervision.
• Experience operating buses, vans, sedans, dump trucks, cargo trucks, tractors, or similar mobile equipment and vehicles to safely transport passengers, patients, records, supplies, or equipment between facilities and offsite locations under varying traffic and weather conditions.
• Experience maintaining accurate documentation for transportation activities, vehicle operations, and equipment maintenance.
• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Meet applicable Selective Service registration requirements for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Complete a pre-employment physical and background/security investigation.
• Undergo pre-appointment urinalysis for illegal drug use; refusal or a verified positive result prevents appointment.
• Complete the online onboarding process and provide acceptable identification for employment verification; effective May 7, 2025, non-REAL ID-compliant driver's licenses or state identification cards are not acceptable for this purpose.
• Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program as a Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel requirement.
• Serve a one-year probationary period, subject to written certification for continued employment.
• Be able to drive for extended periods and perform reaching, bending, turning, and coordinated movements of hands, arms, feet, and legs to operate controls.
• Be able to handle objects weighing 100 pounds or more and perform substantial physical exertion.
• Be able to drive in congested traffic, confined areas, all types of weather, hazardous road conditions, and extreme temperatures.
• Provide detailed descriptions and dates for work experience in the resume; part-time experience must state the hours worked per week and is credited based on time spent in qualifying activities.

Responsibilities

• Transport coworkers, self-care-capable patients, medical records, laundry, parts, and other materials between the Medical Center, Community-Based Outpatient Clinics, and designated offsite facilities.
• Determine efficient passenger pickup and delivery methods, following predetermined routes and selecting alternate routes during inclement weather when needed for safe, timely arrival.
• Operate dump trucks to move logs, leaves, trash, dirt, and similar materials using hydraulic controls and safe operating techniques.
• Operate cargo trucks to move files, furniture, and clean or soiled laundry, securing loads appropriately.
• Operate tractors and end loaders to load salt, deposit dirt, and push leaves, and operate snowplows to support snow removal.
• Perform grounds and facility support labor, including mowing, moving furniture, and snow removal.
• Drive vehicles on city roads and interstates to transport them off station for fueling, washing, detailing, and maintenance.
• Assess vehicle and equipment condition, identify operational problems, take preventive steps, perform basic troubleshooting, and promptly report findings to the supervisor.
• Maintain accurate transportation, vehicle-operation, and equipment-maintenance records, including operating hours, mileage, fuel use, vehicle condition before and after use, and deficiencies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Assist passengers in boarding and exiting the shuttle.
• Respond to possible off-duty call-ins for snow removal or patient transport.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package.
• Prior qualifying federal or military service may be credited toward annual leave accrual, if requested and approved before appointment; approval is not guaranteed.

What This Job Offers

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