Motor Vehicle Operator

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 - Kentucky. Qualifications This position includes a Selective Placement Factor (skill - knowledge - ability or other worker characteristic basic to - and essential for - satisfactory performance of 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: The position requires possession of a valid - unrestricted - state-issued driver's license with clean driving record. PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK CONDITIONS: The person in this position 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. Employee 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. Employee is required to work under various weather and road conditions - to operate snowplow and sand/salt spreader during icy and snowy conditions and works outside in all kinds 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 person in this position 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. Duties Major duties include but are not limited to: Operates trucks (26 -000 lbsor less) - buses - passenger vans - tractors - power equipment - snow removal equipment and all other related equipment Transports patients - both ambulatory and wheelchair Operates passenger buses on scheduled or special runs from one location to another Operates trucks - tractors - and grounds equipment to maintain grounds - parking lots - snow removal - material handling and general hauling necessary for maintenance Hauls clean and soiled linen over public roads to and from Government installations Transports patients 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 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 through Friday - 9:30am to 6:00 pm 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 appointmentApplicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VAApplicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result is received.