Summary The Motor Vehicle Operator is a vital member of the Transportation Section within Facilities Engineering Service. The incumbent safely transports patients, caregivers, employees, supplies, medications, and personal belongings between Coatesville VA Medical Center campuses and destinations throughout the tri-state area. As part of a multidisciplinary team, the position supports efficient operations and quality service for Veterans. Responsibilities The Motor Vehicle Operator is responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of a variety of passenger, commercial, snow removal, and grounds maintenance vehicles and equipment. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Operates gasoline, diesel or electric powered vehicles with gross vehicle weight of up to and including 26,000 lbs safely in narrow and congested locations such as parking lots, interstates, and metropolitan areas in various @types of weather. Operates vans, buses, and motor coaches with capacity up to 52 passengers and gross weight of 54,000 pounds. Follows all traffic and safety regulations and recognize and avoid hazardous conditions. Performs operator maintenance on all vehicles operated (e.g., monitoring fluid levels, replacing air filters and interior lights, checking tire pressure and hose connections, safety belts and washing the vehicle. Determines, after conducting daily pre-use inspections, whether vehicle is in safe operating condition and identify other miscellaneous vehicle needs. Operates snow removal equipment to include, but not limited to, snow plows, salt trucks, 10 ton dump trucks, and tractors. Operates grounds maintenance equipment such as, but not limited to, tractors, loaders, street sweepers, self propelled mowers and weed eaters when needed by the facility. Remains attentive and maintains a defensive driving attitude while driving for short or extended periods of time, often at night transporting passengers. Operates all equipment in a safe and satisfactory manner and ensures all vehicles maintain proper fluid levels while being utilized and prior to leaving for the day. Transports patients and their belongings to destinations on and off campus. Complies with all policy and procedures when using the fleet charge cards to purchase fuel. Demonstrates cooperativeness, adaptability, and flexibility to perform effectively as a team member for and with others to accomplish the mission. Serves as an integral part of the facility snow removal team during winter months. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with participation in rotating, on-call schedules to support emergent operational requirements outside normal duty hours Position Description Title/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator/PD00205A 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 identification 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, 06/22/2026. 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: 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 Preferred Experience: Applicants possessing a School Bus endorsement, in addition to the required endorsements, are preferred. 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: You may be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination as part of the pre-employment process for this position. Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of examination. Working Conditions: The incumbent works primarily outdoors and operates vehicles in all weather and traffic conditions on government property and public roadways. The position involves exposure to heavy traffic, adverse road conditions, dust, fumes, and the risk of vehicle accidents. Incumbents may encounter communicable diseases while transporting patients and are required to use appropriate personal protective equipment. The work also presents a risk of injury when assisting or repositioning patients, particularly those who are non-compliant with verbal instructions. Education 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.
