Motor Vehicle Operator

The Motor Vehicle Operator serves within the Transportation Office and is responsible for providing safe, reliable, and courteous transportation services for Veterans, employees, medical personnel, supplies, laboratory specimens, medications, and equipment.

The incumbent operates a variety of government vehicles, including passenger buses and ambulatory transport vehicles, while ensuring compliance with all applicable traffic laws, safety regulations, and Department of Veterans Affairs policies. Duties include but are not limited to: Operates a variety of government-owned vehicles, including passenger buses and ambulatory transport vehicles, to transport Veterans, employees, medical personnel, supplies, laboratory specimens, medications, and equipment to designated locations. Provides scheduled and non-scheduled transportation services between VA facilities, Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs), and other approved destinations. Assists passengers, including individuals with disabilities, with boarding, exiting, and securing personal belongings and medical equipment during transport. Utilizes wheelchair lifts, tie-downs, straps, and other safety devices to ensure passenger safety and comfort during transportation. Conducts pre-trip, post-trip, and daily vehicle inspections to ensure vehicles are safe, clean, and operational. Monitors vehicle maintenance needs and reports mechanical deficiencies, safety concerns, accidents, or operational issues to appropriate personnel. Maintains accurate transportation records, trip logs, mileage reports, passenger manifests, maintenance documentation, and other required reports. Verifies passenger eligibility and authorization for transportation services and ensures required documentation is completed and maintained. Safely operates vehicles in varying weather, traffic, and road conditions while adhering to federal, state, local, and VA transportation regulations. Performs basic vehicle maintenance tasks, including checking fluid levels, replacing minor components such as lights and wipers, and ensuring safety equipment is operational. Coordinates transportation schedules and delivery requirements with supervisors, dispatch personnel, Patient Travel staff, and other stakeholders. Provides exceptional customer service by communicating professionally and courteously with Veterans, caregivers, visitors, and staff while supporting the VA mission. Maintains confidentiality and safeguards sensitive information in accordance with privacy and information security requirements. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday; 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM Position Description Title/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator/PD21I81A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

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 Subject to background/security investigation Pre-employment physical required 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 or 2-year trial 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 or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.