Summary Incumbent routinely operates a diesel or gasoline powered vehicle equipped with either an automatic or a ten-speed transmission and a hydraulic tail lift. Incentive gathers, assembles, consolidates and lifts bags of soiled linen into carts at all soiled linen collection areas within the Medical Center. Incumbent will also be required to assume the duties of a laundry worker, so that all hospital needs can be met on a timely basis. Responsibilities Duties: Accurately judge overhead and side clearances, turning radius and braking distances of the vehicle. Operates dock leveling devices at both laundry docks and routinely positions the truck so as to make maximum use of these devices. Security fastens the various @types of cargo carried in the vehicle. Utilizes loading arrangements that are stable and properly balanced to avoid hazardous vehicle handing conditions or damage to equipment. Functions under the direct supervision of the Supervisor Laundry Operations Specialist or Work Leader. Performs routine daily tasks with minimal supervision. Utilizes his/her own initiative in assuring that routine tasks are completed satisfactorily and within the time frames assigned. Routinely operates a diesel or gasoline powered vehicle equipped with either an automatic or a ten-speed transmission and a hydraulic tail lift. Gathers, assembles, consolidates and lifts bags of soiled linen into carts at all soiled linen collection areas within the Medical Center. Loads carts of clean linen onto the truck at the clean laundry dock, delivers these carts to all linen distribution points and returns all empty linen carts to the laundry for restocking. Adheres to established delivery schedules and time frames when completing these deliveries. Performs routine cleaning and maintenance on vehicle and equipment and reports other maintenance or repair needs to the Textile Care Manager or Work Leader. Assumes the duties of a laundry worker, so that all hospital needs can be met on a timely basis. Sorts soiled linen by classification and degree of soil and follows all established procedures, including safety and infection control. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator - Laundry Delivery Driver/PD568-201370 Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the @context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. 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, 11/17/2026. 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 (other than blueprint reading) Motor Vehicles Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle) 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 Requirements/Working Conditions: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position. Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination. Incumbent must be free of physical handicaps that would adversely affect his/her ability to operate assigned equipment in a safe and proper manner. Incumbent must constantly stand, walk, turn, bend, and lift in the performance of assigned duties. Incumbent must be able to push and pull heavy cargo up to 400lbs on and off the vehicle. Pushing and pulling linen carts up to 400lbs. Incumbent is required to work outside in all @types of weather and weather-related conditions. Incumbent must drive, operate equipment and move cargo in extreme weather conditions such as cold, heat, rain, snow, ice, etc. The incumbent is exposed to possible bumps, bruises and other injury from vehicles and equipment. Performs duties indoors under favorable lighting at various temperatures. On occasion may be exposed to strong cleaning solutions. Incumbent performs duties and is exposed to dirt and disagreeable odors, seen and unseen bloodborne pathogens, medical waste in and outside of protective waste containers, medical waste sharps/needles in and outside of protective waste containers, noise from working with power equipment, seen and unseen contagious and possible infectious substances, urine, feces, puke, and large and small amounts of blood. Incumbent will be required to wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while performing their day to day duties. That PPE may include respirator, face mask, gloves, double gloves, gowns, shoe covers, hair covers, face shields, goggles, and eye protection. May work on weekends and holidays as scheduled performing Laundry duties. From time to time may be asked or assigned to work overtime with or without advanced notice based on the needs of facility. Education Additional Information 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.
