Motor Vehicle Operator

The primary purpose of this position is to operate a commercial box truck to transport linen, supplies, and cargo safely and efficiently in support of healthcare operations. The incumbent operates a 2018 International box truck (33, 000 pounds GVWR) through urban and interstate environments, covering routes to and from VAOHCS facilities and outlying clinics, on a daily basis. Other major duties include but are not limited to.

• Transports linen, supplies, and other cargo to and from VAOHCS facilities, outlying clinics, and designated stops through inter-city traffic and interstate highway systems, on a daily basis.
• Selects safe, direct routes; adheres to established schedules; and complies with all applicable Federal, state, and local traffic laws and ordinances. Obtains required delivery signatures and verifies the condition, quantity, and status of transported linen and supply items.
• Operates the vehicle in all weather conditions and in congested urban traffic environments.
• Loads and unloads linen, supplies, and cargo at each stop, using proper lifting techniques and securement methods to prevent shifting or damage during transport.
• Performs heavy physical tasks, including bending, lifting (50 pounds or more), turning, and moving supplies and equipment.
• Sustains extended periods of sitting and driving, up to eight hours per shift.
• Performs daily pre-departure safety inspections of the assigned vehicle and equipment, including checking tire pressure, monitoring fluid levels, and verifying proper operation of all systems.
• Performs preventative maintenance tasks such as washing the vehicle interior and exterior, changing tires, and making emergency field repairs.
• Prepares motor transportation records, trip documentation, and other required paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.
• Reports accidents, injuries, and safety hazards and completes required forms.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am until 4:30 pm.
Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized

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.

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
• Pre-employment physical required
• Subject to background/security investigation
• 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 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, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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: Must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) class B with passenger endorsement and no Air Brake restriction Please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. You will be required to show your valid commercial driver's license at the time of your interview.

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK CONDITIONS: The work is physically demanding. The incumbent sits and drives for extended periods, up to eight continuous hours, while operating a heavy-duty box truck through congested traffic and on the interstate highway system. Sustained physical attention is required to safely manage a vehicle weighing up to 33,000 pounds. Cargo handling duties require frequent bending, stooping, lifting, turning, and reaching. The incumbent regularly lifts and moves linen, supplies, and equipment, with lifting requirements of 50 pounds or more. Loading and unloading cargo in varying weather conditions, including heat, rain, and cold, adds to the physical demands of the position. Vehicle maintenance duties involve physical effort associated with checking and adding fluids, inspecting tires, changing tires, and cleaning the vehicle interior and exterior. The incumbent works in a variety of environments. Driving duties expose the incumbent to traffic hazards, including congested urban roadways, high-speed interstate highways, and adverse weather conditions such as rain, heat, and reduced visibility. Work is performed year round, regardless of weather, on a daily basis. Cargo handling duties expose the incumbent to physical hazards associated with loading and unloading supplies, including potential strain injuries and contact with delivery dock equipment. Vehicle maintenance tasks expose the incumbent to engine fluids, cleaning chemicals, and exhaust. Work may be performed in parking areas and outdoor environments subject to temperature extremes, noise, and vehicular traffic hazards. The incumbent is exposed to potential physical injury from vehicle accidents, cargo handling incidents, and equipment operation. Adherence to all applicable safety regulations, use of vehicle safety equipment, and compliance with defensive driving techniques serve to minimize these risks.

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
• Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle)
• 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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).

Your responses to the assessment questionnaire will be reviewed along with the information provided in your resume and supporting documentation to determine if you are qualified for the position. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your rating may be lowered and/or you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.

Candidates who apply under All U.S. Citizens announcements will be rated and ranked using Category Rating procedures. Qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The categories are defined as follows:

• Best qualified - applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are highly proficient in all requirements of the job and can perform effectively in the position;
• Well qualified - applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in some, but not all, of the requirements of the job; and
• Qualified - applicants possessing experience and/or education that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors.

Application of Veterans' Preference: Category rating and selection procedures place those with veteran's preference above non-preference eligibles within each category. Preference eligible applicants that meet the eligibility and qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent are listed in the highest quality category.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

IMPORTANT: Please ensure your resume include up-to-date contact information (phone number(s), email address(s), etc.)

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

• Resume

The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), documentation to support Veterans Preference or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees).

• Cover Letter
• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• Disability Letter (VA)
• Other (1)
• Other (2)
• Resume
• Separation Notice (RIF)
• SF-15
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
• Transcript

Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation, i.e., Letter of Intent, related to your active-duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must refer to the SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" and submit required documents as applicable and stated on the form. Documentation is mandatory to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.

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