Motor Vehicle Operator

Veterans Health Administration • West Palm Beach, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The West Palm Beach VA Medical Center is seeking a Motor Vehicle Operator to operate patient transport vehicles, including emergency vehicles, patient transport vans/buses, and other transport vehicles capable of carrying up to 8 or more passengers. The role involves transporting patients to and from VA Medical Center facilities, private healthcare facilities, and other locations such as patient homes, railway stations, bus stations, and airports. The Motor Vehicle Operator works under the supervision of the Mobility Manager and receives assignments and direction from the Transportation Coordinator and/or Mobility Manager.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Tentatively selected applicants 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, 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 serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which fitness and advancement of public interest will be evaluated.
• Must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/14/2026.
• Show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to demonstrate the ability to do the work of this position.
• Support resume with detailed descriptions of knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Pass a VA Physical and adhere to all VA and DOT drug and alcohol testing and guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• Patient/Veteran transportation.
• Wheelchair and stretcher transportation.
• 8,900-26,000 GVW vehicle experience.
• Passenger vans and buses.
• Wheelchair lifts/ramps.
• Loading and unloading passengers/cargo.
• Route planning and navigation.
• MDC and two-way radio use.
• Vehicle inspections and operator maintenance.
• Accident/incident documentation.
• Traffic and safety regulations.
• Healthcare/customer-service environment.
• Communication with clinical staff, patients, and families.

Responsibilities

• Operate patient transport vehicles, including emergency vehicles, patient transport vans/buses, and other 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.
• Drive predetermined and/or scheduled routes or special runs, arriving at and departing from pickup and discharge points at scheduled times.
• Operate vehicle doors for passenger entry and exit.
• Read installation maps and judge road/traffic conditions to determine the shortest and safest route.
• Provide friendly, polite, and courteous service.
• Enforce passenger safety and seatbelt use.
• Check I.D. cards to ensure authorization of passengers as required.
• Safely transport patients in a manner that minimizes disruption to personnel and ensures maximum comfort during travel.
• Abide by rules, laws, and traffic regulations pertaining to state laws.
• Use multiple variations of Mobile Data Computer (MDC) in and out of vehicles for assigned trips and duties daily.
• Work with patients, families of patients, charge nurses, doctors, and other medical staff in a professional and courteous manner.
• May be required to transfer neurotic patients with and without assistance depending on the patient's condition and medical approval.
• Load and unload patients, medical supplies, and may perform other assigned duties.
• May operate a stretcher van, 1-ton wheelchair van, a passenger van, a large passenger bus, Dual Use Vehicles, and other vehicles as assigned and needed to transport patients.
• Pick up and deliver patients mainly throughout the Catchment area, as assigned by the Mobility Manager.
• Perform operator maintenance such as checking fluid levels and air pressure in tires, cleaning and washing vehicles, and performing inspection checklists to ensure safe and proper operation.
• Maintain records and document actions, such as operator inspection checklists/forms and accident/incident reports.
• Use a two-way radio (or other device) to maintain communications with dispatcher/supervisor on assignments and locations, in accordance with FCC rules and regulations.
• Utilize safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Use and assure proper fit of required safety equipment and clothing.
• May be required to drive other types of motor vehicles on a non-recurring or incidental basis.
• Participate in Service Safety activities and attend scheduled safety training as directed by supervisor.
• Practice and promote safe work and driving habits and follow standard safety procedures, identify existing or potential safety hazards, and promptly notify supervisor and initiate corrective action as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

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