Motor Vehicle Operator

Summary

The purpose of this position is to operate patient transport vehicles - including emergency vehicles - patient transport vans/buses and other types transport vehicles - capable of carrying up to 8 or more passengers - to and from VA Medical Center facilities - private healthcare facilities - and other private sector areas like patient homes - railway - bus stations and airports.

Responsibilities

• Receiving work assignments and direction regarding work methods - procedures and schedules from either the Transportation Coordinator and/or the Mobility Manager
• Arriving at and departing from pickup and discharge points at scheduled times
• Reading installation maps and judging road/traffic conditions to determine the shortest and safest route
• Enforcing passenger safety and seatbelt use
• Using multiple variations of Mobile Data Computer (MDC) in and out of the vehicles for assigned trips and duties daily
• Loading and unloading patients and medical supplies
• Performing operator maintenance such as checking fluid levels and air pressure in tires - cleaning and washing of vehicles - and performing inspection checklists to ensure safe and proper operation
• Maintaining records and document actions - such as operator inspection checklists/forms and accident/incident reports
• Using two-way radios (or other device) to maintain communications with dispatcher/supervisor on assignments and locations
• Possessing Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger endorsement is required for the position
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Driver's License Requirement: Must Possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger endorsement to operate a motor vehicle.
• Experience: 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.

Qualifications

• Must Possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger endorsement to operate a motor vehicle.
• 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).
• Must pass a VA Physical and adhere to all VA and DOT drug and alcohol testing and guidelines.

Physical Effort

• Work requires reaching - turning - or moving hands - arms - feet - and legs to operate hand and foot controls.
• Absorb physical effort associated with assisting patients with a variety of medical conditions and/or disabilities.
• Lifts and carries objects weighing up to 50 pounds and heavier.
• Must follow prescribed safety procedures using appropriate lifting methods and body mechanics for heavy lifting or moving of heavy objects.
• Must be able to drive for a minimum of a four-hour period and stay mentally alert.
• If driver realizes they are not mentally alert - they must use good judgment in pulling over at the first safe area - road-checking vehicle with walk-around inspection - and continue driving as soon as possible.

Work Conditions

• Drivers work mostly outside and operate vehicles in all kinds of weather.
• Drivers are exposed to dirt - fumes - and to the possibility of cuts - bruises - and broken bones as a result of accidents when loading and unloading the vehicle.
• Must have ability to drive in rural areas - very congested Metropolitan traffic and/or construction zones.
• Must safely handle patients - both stretcher and wheelchair - in loading and unloading from vans and buses.
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours - which may include evenings - weekends - and/or holidays.
• Shift work may be required.
• May be required to work overtime after normal working hours providing it is an emergency or their services are needed to transport patients.

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.

Work Schedule

• Full-Time - Monday - Friday - Rotating Schedule
• Work schedule subject to change based on agency needs