Summary This position is located at the Mather facility and operates shuttles and other vehicles used for transportation of patients between facilities throughout VA Northern California Health Care System. This position falls under the general supervision of the Supervisory Motor Vehicle Operator in the Transportation Section of Supply Management Service. Responsibilities The major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Operation of shuttles used for Patient Transportation, including 16-40 passenger buses, equipped with wheelchair lifts, Dual Use Vehicles (DUV), and Mobile Medical Units (MMU) along with various other vehicles. Operation of gasoline, diesel, hybrid gas-electric, and electric motor vehicles including grounds utility carts, passenger cars, station wagons, vans, pick-ups, and panel, stake or open bed trucks over 26,001 to 32,000-pound GVWR capacities. Maintains vehicles, both interior and exterior, in a clean and serviceable condition; inspects vehicles for such items as coolant or water, oil, gas, grease and battery liquids, and that diesel exhaust fluid reservoirs are within safe operational limits. Ensures that vehicle is compliant with safety equipment and other operating equipment such as lights, signals, windshield wipers, and that passenger restraint systems are in good operating condition. *** Must possess a valid, California state issued Class B or higher Commercial Driver License (CDL) WITH Air Brake AND Passenger Endorsements. *** Work Schedule: Tuesday- Friday, 07:30am - 18:00pm Position Description Title/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator/PD00088-A 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) Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 03/10/2025. DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIREMENT: Must possess a valid, state issued Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) WITH Air Brake AND Passenger Endorsements. (Do not provide copy, we cannot accept pictures. Driver's License will be verified during the interview process.) 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 Follow Directions Interpret Instructions, Specifications (mobile equipment operations) Operation of Equipment/Machinery Reliability And Dependability 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: Physical and mental coordination and concentration is required for starting, stopping, driving, turning, and otherwise safe operation of a motor vehicle. Moderate physical effort lifting to 40 pounds unassisted and occasional handling of objects greater than 40 pounds with assistance. Physical effort may be required in making couplings between the vehicle and towed equipment because safety chains, tow-bars, and hooks must be lifted and properly secured. Considerable physical effort may be required to change tires and make limited emergency repairs, such as installing an emergency fan belt or replacing an electrical fuse on open highways. Physical effort is needed at this level to maneuver the longer and heavier vehicles, especially when turning, backing, and controlling vehicles which carry heavier loads or larger numbers of people. Ambulance or patient transport vehicle drivers may be required to assist patients into and out of the vehicle, which involves physical exertion and frequent stooping and bending. Must have rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, good hearing, depth perception, and the ability to distinguish basic colors and shades. Glasses are permitted, hearing aid is permitted IAW medical certification requirements for CDL as established by Federal and State law. Working Conditions: Ability to sit for extended hours while driving established shuttle routes over a variety of road and environmental conditions (day, night, wet, dry, snow, frost, hot, cold). Works outside when loading and unloading cargo, assisting passengers, and entering and exiting vehicles. Operate vehicles in all types of traffic and weather on public roads (or the equivalent), and are exposed to the danger of serious accidents. They drive in heavy traffic and at highway speeds over complicated road and interchange systems. Education Additional Information The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more) for this vacancy. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. 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 to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.