Summary The Motor Vehicle Operator is in the Transportation and Grounds Section of Engineering Service under the direct leadership of its supervisor at the VA Medical Center in Louisville, KY. Responsibilities Major duties include but are not limited to: Operates trucks 26,000 lbs or less, busses, passenger vans, vehicles, tractors, power equipment, snow removal equipment and all other related equipment of the unit. Transports patients, both ambulatory and wheelchair, operates passenger busses on scheduled or special runs from one location to another, operates the trucks, tractors, and grounds equipment to maintain grounds, parking lots, snow removal, material handling and general hauling necessary for maintenance, and hauls clean and soiled linen over public roads to and from Government installations. Patients are transported between hospitals, convalescent centers, medical treatment facilities and private residences. Loads, unloads, and secures patients utilizing wheelchair tie-downs and seat belts, taking care of their comfort and special needs. Chauffeurs shuttle bus at this facility, transporting personnel and visitors from hospital entrances to parking areas. Ensures passengers are safely loaded and transported through congested parking areas, giving assistance and direction to those in need. Drives vehicles over public roads to transport personnel, hospital supplies, hospital equipment and mail. Maneuvers vehicles through congested areas and exercises caution when backing into loading docks, ramps and similar places. Operates patient transport vehicles equipped with hydraulic wheelchair lifts used to load and unload wheelchair bound patients. Performs laborer duties such as cutting grass, raking leaves, shoveling snow, and loading and unloading trucks. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday -Friday 9:00 am until 6:00 pm. May include evenings, weekends and holidays as needed. Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized 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. 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 Pre-employment physical required Subject to background/security investigation 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 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, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications Driver's License (SCREEN OUT): A current and valid state-issued Driver's License (with clean driving record) is required for this position. NOTE: We cannot accept photographs, therefore; please do not submit a copy of your driver's license with your application package. If an interview is requested, you will be required to provide a copy of your current and valid state-issued Driver's License. PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK CONDITIONS: The incumbent must be in good physical condition to push 800 pound carts up the loading ramp and must have satisfactory muscular coordination to manipulate the double hand and foot brake system if vehicle that is operated is equipped. Must be capable of handling the physical and mental demands of driving prolonged periods in all @type of inclement weather and adverse driving conditions. Incumbent works irregular tours when needed and as emergencies arise, which may include evenings, weekends and/or holidays. The employee may be required to work overtime, irregular shift on a scheduled or emergency basis. May be exposed to extremes of hot and cold temperatures and all @types of weather conditions while working outdoors. May be exposed to long hours of driving. Work will involve lifting, pulling, pushing, stooping, climbing and working in cramped positions. Incumbent may be required to perform physical labor in the upkeep of Facility and Grounds. Is required to work under various weather and road conditions, to operate snowplow and sand/salt spreader during icy and snowy conditions. The incumbent works outside in all kids of weather and inside in areas that may be dusty,, drafty, and noisy. The equipment and tasks involved at this level frequently require special care to avoid serious injury. The incumbent is responsible for following all safety rules, regulations and traffic signs. Special precautions must be taken to avoid and prevent injuries. Personal protective equipment such as hard hats, gloves etc., must be worn when conditions justify their use. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications. For this position, the job element method is used to match what you, the applicant, can do against what the work calls for. Your knowledge, skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge, skills and abilities (called job elements) needed for success. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element (WG-2 and higher only; screen-outs are not applicable to WG-1). Applicants who appear to meet the screen out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration. The potential eligibles are rated against the remainder of the job elements. While a specific length of training and experience is not required, your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume. You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Drive Safely Interpret Instructions, Specifications (mobile equipment operations) Motor Vehicles Reliability And Dependability Without more than normal supervision Work Practices IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. 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. 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; religious; 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. Education Additional Information Note: Per "Executive Order 14251: Exclusions from Federal Labor-Management Relations Programs", this position is no longer eligible for bargaining unit participation. Receiving Service Credit for 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.
