Motor Vehicle Operator

Summary

This position is in Textile Care Section of Environmental Management Service in a Veteran Affairs Health Care System (VA HCS) and supported catchment area in Albuquerque, NM. The primary purpose of this position is to deliver clean and pick up soiled linen from/to the Amarillo VA Health Care System - perform driving duties - load and unload linens.

Major Duties

• Delivers clean and pick up soiled linen to various locations - operating diesel - gas - or alternative fuel powered 25,999 gross vehicle weight vehicles with a hydraulic lift gate
• Operates vehicles safely which consists of interstate driving - two-lane roads - maneuver vehicle in and around congested loading dock areas - and during nighttime
• Loads and unloads linen carts - determines weight distribution and safety devices for delivery
• Performs basic pre- and post-trip vehicle maintenance checks - includes: checks lubrication and cooling system for leaks - loose hoses - battery condition - windshield wiper condition - general vehicle integrity - tire condition - and keeps the vehicle clean at all times
• Applies general mechanical skills to identify problems during vehicle operation
• Possesses knowledge to ensure Infection Control measures are maintained between soiled linen and clean textiles - of which soiled linen and clean textiles are never transported at the same time
• Uses proper aseptic techniques - including proper hand hygiene
• Reads and understands road maps and applies knowledge of local - state - and federal motor vehicle regulations and national traffic laws
• Willing to be cross trained in techniques/procedures in the event of staffing shortages or unforeseen workload
• This may include duties as a Linen Clerk - Laundry Worker - Machine Operator - and Washman - including operating washer/extractors - dryers - ironers - etc
• Responsible to interact with customers - patients - visitors - and staff in a cooperative and professional manner
• Performs other duties assigned as necessary

Qualifications

To qualify for this position at the WG-6 level, you must meet the following:

SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR (SCREEN-OUT): A Selective Placement Factor (SPF) has been identified for this position. Selective Placement Factors (SPF) are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for the position. Applicants who do not meet the SPF are ineligible for further consideration. The SPF for this position is:

• DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIREMENT: Requires a current - valid state-issued Commercial Driver's License. (Note: We may not accept pictures. Please Do Not submit a copy of your license. This requirement will be verified if interviewed.)
• SCREEN-OUT: Ability to do the work of a Motor Vehicle Operator without more than normal supervision. Experience required for this position includes operating/driving diesel - gas - or alternative fuel powered vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 26,000 and a hydraulic lift gate; performing pre- and post-trip vehicle maintenance checks; loading and unloading cargo; and reading/understanding road maps and road/traffic laws and driving interstate highways - two-lane roads - maneuvering vehicle in and around congested loading dock areas - and in dark/nighttime conditions. (Resume(s) must clearly support responses to this online questionnaire to receive credit.)

Physical Effort

• Possess the ability to climb in and out of the vehicle
• Position routinely requires that individual operate vehicles - electrical equipment and must exert physical effort to load - unload - and transport by pushing and pulling clean and soiled linen carts in a controlled manner weighing up to 700 pounds - in and out of Laundry truck - to and from loading docks to various locations with the TCPF - medical center and AVAHCS
• These carts are equipped with pneumatic type wheels/tires for easy movement
• Incumbent will be exposed to repetitive motion of arms - wrist - and hands and is required to perform simple grasping and fine hand manipulation - reaching outward and above the shoulder - lift soiled linen bags up and onto soiled linen carts and frequent stooping - bending - twisting and kneeling - standing - walking - sitting
• Incumbent must be able to lift and carry fifty (50) pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk consistently - perform light to moderate bending and stooping - and able to wear PPE for extended period of time as dictated by work setting
• Incumbent must be able to drive for up to 10 hours at a time

Working Conditions

• Incumbent will work a compressed tour of duty - 10 hours per day
• Work is performed both inside and outside in all weather conditions
• The incumbent must be constantly aware of fluctuating weather conditions - such as periods of extreme heat in summer - rain slick road conditions - snow covered and icy roads and dock facilities in winter
• Operates vehicles in all types of traffic conditions and - weather - may encounter high winds - icy roads and snow
• Work is normally performed inside the cab of an air conditioned or heated vehicle
• Incumbent is intermittently exposed to excess humidity - chemicals - solvents - fumes - dust and noise

Work Schedule

Monday AND Thursday - Part-Time - 1:00am-11:30am (20 hours/week). Benefits and time-off accrual will be prorated and based on your part-time work schedule.