Summary The purpose of this position is to operate patient and personnel transport vehicles, passenger buses, wheelchair transport vans, dual utility vehicles, and other vehicles with a gross weight greater than 26,001 pounds, to and from VA Medical Center facilities, private healthcare facilities, and other locations on and off station. The employee will drive predetermined and/or scheduled routes or special runs and perform minor repairs and maintenance checks as needed. Responsibilities Duties include, but are not limited to: Coordinate with Transportation section and/or Fleet Manager and scheduling daily motor pool assignments, procedures and schedules from either the Transportation Coordinator and/or the Fleet Manager. Operate a variety of motor vehicles with load capacities up to 2.5 tons and large passenger buses. Read maps, use GPS devices, and obtain vehicle route information from commercial map databases. Transport ambulatory and non-ambulatory patients, passengers, freight and linen on and off station. Transport employees within Medical Center grounds and for special events using small and large passenger buses. Assist patients in and out of vehicles, places, medical equipment with care. Perform operator maintenance such as checking fluid levels and air pressure in tires, cleaning and washing of vehicles. Maintain records and document actions, such as operator inspection checklists/forms and accident/incident reports. Possess and maintain valid Florida State Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger (P) endorsement and air brakes endorsement is required for the position. Must have or obtain within 30 days of entry on duty, a basic CPR (Basic Life Support) certification. Performs other related duties as assigned. DESIGNATED DRUG-TESTING POSITION: 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. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result is received. Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, Rotating Schedule Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Authorized Position Description Title/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator (Patient Transport)/PD11271A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You 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 dentification 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) 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. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 01/22/2026. EXPERIENCE: 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. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Reliability and Dependability as a Driver Operation of Motor Vehicles Work Practices (Including keeping Things Neat, Clean and In Order) Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Related to mobile Equipment Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles) Ability to Operate safely (Non-Motor Vehicle) Must possess and carry a a valid Florida Class B license with passenger and air brakes endorsement. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: Extensive physical effort includes pushing and pulling wheelchairs and stretcher patients for loading and unloading. May be required to lift patients from wheelchairs into vehicles; with assistance, carry wheelchair patients up and down stairs, steady patients when walking, and lift litters in and out of patient transport vehicles. other physical effort is required in maneuvering vehicles: reaching, bending, and climbing to mount/dismount, enduring jarring movements over rough or uneven road conditions, and performing vehicle cleaning and maintenance tasks that may involve repetitive motion or awkward positions. Working Conditions: Employee will be exposed to congested traffic conditions, unsafe roads due to torrential rains, vehicle exhaust fumes, and airborne particles. employee may be in contact with infectious diseases through interactions with patients. Required to work outside and is exposed to summer heat, winter cold, wind and rain when loading and unloading patients or cargo. Must also wear any required personal protective equipment (PPE), which may include eye protection, gloves, safety footwear, and respiratory protection, depending on the task and environment. While most work is conducted outside, minimal time may also be spent indoors in an office setting to complete required documentation and administrative tasks. Education This position does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional Information Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
