Summary The Motor Vehicle Operator is a position located at the Alvin C. York Campus in the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) in Murfreesboro, TN. The incumbent reports directly to the Supervisor General Engineer for the TVHS activation team and performs duties directly contributing to the overall coordination and activation of various community-based outreach clinics (CBOCs) and large-scale renovation projects. Responsibilities Duties include but are not limited to: Maintain a commercial type driver's license that allows transporting passengers on buses and driving vehicles weighing over 26,000 lbs. gross. Conduct operator checks and maintenance of all types of vehicles (i.e. safety equipment, fluid levels, tire pressures, belts and hoses, etc.) Maintain vehicle records and maintenance of vehicles. Determine the best and safest routes to follow and be alert to road conditions, hazards, making adjustments to abide by all laws, weight, heights, and clearances. Operate various motor vehicles including sedans, trucks, buses and lay down type patient vehicles. Responsible for assisting in receiving & storing, issuing of supplies, furniture, and materials. Operate tractors with accessory equipment and is knowledgeable of power take-off style equipment and its safe uses. Make scheduled trips on a regular and recurring basis carrying patients, materials, and equipment. Working knowledge of lay down patient vehicle and the operation of all related equipment. Remove snow and ice from VA grounds using all types of equipment as needed. Operates dump trucks with hydraulic equipment such as platform lifts. Must be capable of driving in heavy traffic using driving skills to maintain safe yet timely transportation of patients, materials and equipment. Makes independent decisions as to safe operating condition and needs for emergent repairs. Capable of moderate physical effort is required in the handling of objects. Physical effort is used in reaching, bending, turning, in operating the vehicle. Able to work outside and at time exposed to bad weather in loading and unloading vehicles. Incumbent must operate the vehicle in a manner that will create a favorable impression on the Department of Veterans Affairs. Incumbent must have the basic skill necessary to use all hand and power operated equipment. When driving, incumbent is responsible for the safety of when transporting materials. * The Motor Vehicle Operator incumbent must possess and maintain a current, valid state driver's license. (If selected, a copy of your legible, valid state driver's license will be requested.) PLEASE DO NOT PROVIDE A COPY OF THE LICENSE WITH YOUR APPLICANTION PACKAGE, THIS WILL BE REQUESTED IF SELECTED. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM Position Description Title/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator/PD70782A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Requirements 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 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Pre-employment physical required Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) * The Motor Vehicle Operator incumbent must possess and maintain a current, valid state driver's license. (If selected, a copy of your legible, valid state driver's license will be requested.) Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 12/27/2024. EXPERIENCE: A 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. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Drive Safely Interpret Instructions, Specifications (mobile equipment operations) Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle) Reliability And Dependability Vehicle Operation Work Practices 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). 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. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. 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. Physical Requirements: Incumbent shall be in good physical condition. The job requires stooping, bending, climbing in and out of vehicles, pushing heavy carts, lifting boxes and furniture that may weigh 80-100 pounds, climbing stairs and good coordination is required to operate motor vehicles safely in all weather conditions. Working Conditions: Incumbent works inside and outside in all types of weather and is subject to constantly changing environments. Incumbent is subject to health hazards due to handling possibly contaminated items. Incumbent must able to drive in snow, rain, and other bad road conditions. Dust, grease, and soiling of clothing and skin surfaces - Incumbent is exposed to various hazardous materials in the course of assisting in work assignments. He/she is provided protective clothing, equipment, and safety devices for their personal protection. Education There is no substitution of education for this position. Additional Information This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.