Summary You will serve as the Motor Vehicle Operator with the VA Puget Sound Health Care System in Tacoma, Washington. Responsibilities Have a valid and current CDL Class A or Class B license. Operate one or more motor vehicles including trucks, van trucks, fuel trucks, stake trucks and trash removal trucks, which have an approximate gross weight of more than 26,000 and up to 32,000 pounds. Operate a dump truck, large multi-blade lawn mower and/or tractor. Operate passenger or passenger ambulance buses, regardless of gross vehicle weight. Drive over public roads at highway speeds to transport passengers, patients, supplies, materials, tools, or equipment. Transport patients, staff, and visitors to and from the medical center over public highways and within the grounds at the Medical Center. Tow equipment throughout rural or urban areas. Perform operator maintenance on all vehicles (monitor fluid levels, replace air filters and interior lights, check tire pressure and hose connections, and washes the vehicles). Operate a hydraulic wheelchair lift when the vehicle driven is equipped to transport patients using wheelchairs. Complete pre-trip vehicle inspections, which will include checking brakes, tires, fluids, lights, and lifts. Assist the Grounds Maintenance and Transportation personnel with their duties. Perform other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 6:00am-2:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator/PD41025A 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 within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement, 03/23/2026. 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. The screen-out element is the ability to perform without more than normal supervision in performing Motor Vehicle Operation work. Related experience includes operating one or more motor vehicles including trucks, van trucks, fuel trucks, stake trucks and trash removal trucks, which have an approximate gross weight of more than 26,000 and up to 32,000 pounds; operating a dump truck, large multi-blade lawn mower and/or tractor; operating passenger or passenger ambulance buses, regardless of gross vehicle weight; drive over public roads at highway speeds to transport passengers, patients, supplies, materials, tools, or equipment; transport patients, staff, and visitors to and from the medical center over public highways and within the grounds at the Medical Center; tow equipment throughout rural or urban areas; perform operator maintenance on all vehicles (monitor fluid levels, replace air filters and interior lights, check tire pressure and hose connections, and washes the vehicles); operating a hydraulic wheelchair lift when the vehicle driven is equipped to transport patients using wheelchairs; complete pre-trip vehicle inspections, which will include checking brakes, tires, fluids, lights, and lifts; and assist the Grounds Maintenance and Transportation personnel. 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: Drive Safely Interpret Instructions, Specifications (mobile equipment operations) Motor Vehicles Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle) Reliability And Dependability Without more than normal supervision Work Practices 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 Requirement: The incumbent assists patients into and out of the vehicle and unloads any cargo including boxes of x-rays weighing up to 50 pounds. The position requires occasional maneuvering and backing of vehicles in and out of tight spaces. When performing Grounds Maintenance and Transportation Operations support duties, the incumbent may be required to lift up to 50 pounds. There is possible prolonged standing, sitting, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crawling. Working Conditions: The incumbent drives in all @types of weather, in heavy traffic, on the interstate highways, and on other public roads. The incumbent is exposed to the exhaust fumes, noise levels, possibly serious accidents, and other hazards normally associated with freeway driving. While performing Grounds Maintenance and Transportation Operations support duties, there is possible exposure to equipment noise, extreme hot and cold temperatures, inclement weather, and exhaust fumes. You MUST possess a valid and current CDL Class A or Class B license, a State license, have a safe driving record, can pass a road test, and demonstrate that I am medically qualified to operate a motor vehicle safely. Education There is no educational substitute for this position. Additional Information 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.
