Motor Vehicle Operator

Summary

The purpose of this position is to operate patient transport vehicles - including emergency vehicles - patient transport vans/buses and other types transport vehicles - capable of carrying up to 8 or more passengers - to and from VA Medical Center facilities - private healthcare facilities - and other private sector areas like patient homes - railway - bus stations and airports.

Incumbent drives predetermined and/or scheduled routes or special runs.

The purpose of this position is to operate patient transport vehicles - including emergency vehicles - patient transport vans/buses and other types transport vehicles - capable of carrying up to 8 or more passengers - to and from VA Medical Center facilities - private healthcare facilities - and other private sector areas like patient homes - railway - bus stations and airports.

Incumbent drives predetermined and/or scheduled routes or special runs.

To qualify for this position - applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement - 09/28/2026.

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.

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- This position includes Selective Placement Factors (SPF). SPF's are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for the position. Applicants who do not meet the SPF are ineligible for further consideration. Selective Placement Factors (SPF):
Possess a valid Commercial Class B state driver's license with Passenger and Air-Brakes endorsement. Please do not upload a picture copy of your license with your application materials. If selected for an interview - you may be asked for a copy of your license at that time. 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) Motor Vehicles Reliability And Dependability Without more than normal supervision Work Practices Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience - including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g.

- Peace Corps
- Ameri Corps) 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 /

Working Conditions:

Drivers work mostly outside and operate vehicles in all kinds of weather. Drivers are exposed to dirt -…