Motor Vehicle Operator

The Motor Vehicle Opeartor is located at the Wilmington VA Medical Center (VAMC) and supports the Chief of Facilities Management Service (FMS).

Major duties and responsibilities include: Operates gasoline- or diesel-powered vehicles which typically have an approximate gross vehicle weight up to 26,000 pounds. Types of vehicles operated include, but are not limited to, dump trucks up to 10 tons, pickup trucks, box trucks, passenger vans, cargo vans, shuttle buses, sedans/station wagons, buses/motor coaches with a capacity of up to 52 passengers and a gross vehicle weight of up to 54,000 pounds.

Included are special-purpose vehicles equipped with a power takeoff and levers, buttons, pedals, and other controls used to operate auxiliary equipment. Operates a wide range of vehicles throughout the Wilmington VA Medical Center (VAMC) campus, from compact sedans and minivans to heavy trucks, para-transit vehicles, and specialty vehicles, in support of facility operations. Operates, stages, and repositions assigned vehicles and equipment to support Facilities Management Service activities, Fleet Management requirements, emergency management operations, maintenance activities, logistical support, and other medical center operational requirements.

Transports materials, equipment, supplies, support staff, and passengers on trips and other events required by the medical center. Provides non-emergent, safe transportation for nursing home residents and Veterans, as well as accompanying support staff, during scheduled weekly trips outside the facility. These assignments may involve Veterans, including both ambulatory and non-ambulatory passengers, along with support staff.

Safely operates the assigned vehicle and assists with the coordination of motor-pool scheduling and daily trips to ensure transportation requirements are met. Transports lab specimens between the Wilmington VAMC, Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs), and the Philadelphia VAMC, as required. Works as an integral part of the facility snow removal team during winter months operating snow removal equipment to include but not limited to snow plows and salt trucks, 10 ton dump trucks, and tractors.

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). Operates grounds maintenance equipment such as but not limited to tractors, street sweepers, self-propelled mowers when needed by the facility. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved 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.

This position includes a Selective Placement Factor (skill, knowledge, ability or other work characteristic basic to- and essential for- satisfactory performance on the job). Selective Placement Factors are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for a position. Applicants who do not meet it are ineligible for further consideration. The Selective Placement Factor for this position is: a current and valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or Class B with a Passenger (P) and air-brake endorsements.

NOTE: We cannot accept photographs, therefore; please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. If an interview is requested, you will be required to provide a copy of your current, valid state-issued Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

Physical Effort And Work Conditions

The incumbent exerts Moderate physical effort is sued in reaching, bending, turning, or moving hands, arms, feet and legs to simultaneously operate hand and foot controls, and in normal driving because of the vehicle or equipment involved. Physical effort associated with operating and maneuvering large/heavy vehicles, inspections, preventive maintenance, snow/grounds equipment, occasional lifting up to 75 pounds, and limited emergency repairs.

May occasionally handle objects weighing up to 75 pounds. Physical effort may be required to change tires and make limited emergency repairs while on assigned trips. At this level the incumbent works mostly outside and operates vehicles in all kinds of weather (sunshine, rain, sleet, snow, etc.) in a controlled traffic environment throughout a government installation or establishment and on public roadways. Incumbent may be exposed to congested traffic conditions, unsafe roads conditions due to ice, snow and rain, fumes and dust.

Also, may be in contact with diseases from patients. Incumbent will operate vehicles in all types of traffic and weather on public roads and is exposed to the danger of serious accidents. Incumbent will drive in heavy traffic and at highway speeds over complicated road and interchange systems. Incumbent may be exposed to dirt and fumes, and to the possibility of cuts, bruises, and broken bones as a result of accidents while driving.

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.