Motor Vehicle Operator

In this position you will serve as a Motor Vehicle Operator within the Veterans Integrated Service Network under the supervision of the Mobility Manager.

Location:

George H. O'Brien, Jr. VA Medical Center, Big Springs, TX.

Must possess a valid state Driver's License to operate a motor vehicle. Applicants who do not meet the Selective Placement Factor are ineligible for further consideration. (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.)

Work requires reaching, turning, or moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to operate hand and foot controls. Incumbent will be required to assist patients with a variety of medical conditions and/or disabilities. Associated duties require stooping, bending, lifting, climbing, and securing patients, oxygen, and wheelchairs with appropriate securing devices. Lifts and carries objects weighing up to 50 pounds and heavier. Must follow prescribed safety procedures using appropriate lifting methods and body mechanics for heavy lifting or moving of heavy objects.

Must be able to drive for a minimum of a four-hour period and stay mentally alert. If driver realizes they are not mentally alert, they must use good judgment in pulling over at the first safe area, road‑checking vehicle with walk‑around inspection, and continue driving as soon as possible. Incumbent must pass a VA Physical and adhere to all VA and DOT drug and alcohol testing and guidelines.

Drivers work mostly outside and operate vehicles in all kinds of weather. Drivers are exposed to dirt, fumes, cuts, bruises, and broken bones as a result of accidents when loading and unloading the vehicle. Must have ability to drive in rural areas, congested metropolitan traffic, and/or construction zones. Must safely handle patients, both stretcher and wheelchair, in loading and unloading from vans and buses.

The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Shift work may be required. May be required to work overtime after normal working hours providing it is an emergency or their services are needed to transport patients.

• Drive Safely
• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (mobile equipment operations)
• Motor Vehicles
• Reliability And Dependability
• Without more than normal supervision
• Work Practices