Department of Veterans Affairs-posted 12 months ago
$25 - $29/Yr
Full-time
Long Beach, CA
5,001-10,000 employees
Administration of Human Resource Programs

The purpose of this position is to operate patient transport vehicles, including emergency vehicles, patient transport vans/buses and other types of 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. Incumbent drives predetermined and/or scheduled routes or special runs. Duty Location: VA Medical Center in Long Beach, CA.

  • Receiving work assignments and direction regarding work methods, procedures and schedules from either the Transportation Coordinator and/or the Mobility Manager.
  • Arriving at and departing from pickup and discharge points at scheduled times.
  • Reading installation maps and judges road/traffic conditions to determine the shortest and safest route.
  • Enforcing passenger safety and seatbelt use.
  • Using multiple variations of Mobile Data Computer (MDC) in and out of the vehicles for assigned trips and duties daily.
  • Loading and unloading patients and medical supplies.
  • Performing operator maintenance such as checking fluid levels and air pressure in tires, cleaning and washing of vehicles, and performing inspection checklists to ensure safe and proper operation.
  • Maintaining records and document actions, such as operator inspection checklists/forms and accident/incident reports.
  • Using two-way radios (or other device) to maintain communications with dispatcher/supervisor on assignments and locations.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
  • 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.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • You may be required to serve a probationary period.
  • Pre-employment physical required.
  • Subject to background/security investigation.
  • Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
  • Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
  • Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP).
  • Driver's License Requirement: Must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger endorsement to operate a motor vehicle.
  • Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
  • Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position held.
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