Motor Vehicle Operator

Veterans Health Administration • Los Angeles, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Greater Los Angeles Health Care System (GLAHCS) is seeking a Lead Motor Vehicle Operator for the Health Administration service at 11301 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90073. The role combines lead-worker duties with operating a variety of motor vehicles and providing related transportation services. The incumbent works the same conditions as subordinate employees and must be physically fit for tasks associated with grounds and vehicle operations.

The work schedule is 0500–1330, Monday through Friday. This is not a virtual position. A financial disclosure report is not required.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Male applicants born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service.
• Applicants tentatively selected for a testing-designated position must undergo urinalysis for illegal drug use; refusing the test results in denial of employment.
• A probationary period may be required.
• Applicants are subject to a background and security investigation.
• Selected applicants must complete online onboarding.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for Department of Veterans Affairs health care personnel.
• VHA health care personnel must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to legally required accommodations, and provide proof before the start date.
• Applicants must demonstrate training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to perform the work; no specific length of training or experience is required.
• Applicants must demonstrate the ability to lead or supervise, operate motor vehicles, follow work practices, interpret instructions and specifications related to mobile equipment operation, drive safely, and be reliable and dependable.
• The incumbent must be physically fit, including for lifting heavy equipment, bending, stooping, and working in cramped places for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Distribute and balance work assignments among employees.
• Check work progress and ensure timely completion of workload.
• Estimate and report expected work-completion times to the supervisor.
• Maintain records of work accomplishments.
• Instruct employees in specific tasks and job techniques, and provide written instructions and the materials and supplies needed to perform tasks.
• Provide on-the-job training to new employees.
• Maintain sufficient knowledge to answer subordinate employees’ technical questions.
• Spot-check work in progress and review completed work to determine whether the supervisor’s instructions, methods, and deadlines are being followed.
• Report subordinate employees’ performance, training needs, and behavior problems to the supervisor.
• Operate various types and classes of motor vehicles and perform related services, including driving buses, trucks, vans, patient transport vehicles such as ambulances and wheelchair buses, passenger vans, and shuttle vans.
• Demonstrate, instruct, and train subordinate employees in the trades under the incumbent’s leadership.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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