Motor Vehicle Operator

Summary

Nonsupervisory work involving the operation of gasoline, diesel, or electric powered wheeled vehicles to haul cargo and/or transport passengers. The primary purpose of the position is the operation of a diesel‑powered truck tractor with up to a 53‑foot semi‑trailer in transporting laundry loads to and from the North‑Central and South Texas VA Health Care Systems and Darnell Army Medical Center at Fort Hood in Killeen, TX.

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement – 03/09/2026.

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 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 online 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;
Without more than normal supervision;
Work Practices;
Reliability and Dependability.
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, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience—including volunteer experience.
Physical requirements/working conditions:
Good eye‑body and limb coordination is necessary to properly operate vehicles. When assisting in loading and unloading, you will be lifting heavy bags of linens (40–75 lbs.) and pushing heavily loaded carts of linens onto and off of trailers. Extensive stooping, bending, walking, lifting of supplies and equipment, and pushing will be required. You may have to change or assist in changing a flat tire.

Driving will be accomplished in congested city traffic and on highways. Incumbent must stay alert to avoid accidents, be exposed to a full range of weather conditions, and must sit for long periods when making deliveries.

• Operates a diesel‑powered truck tractor with up to a 53‑foot semi‑trailer in transporting laundry loads between VA Medical Centers in Waco and Temple and Darnell Army Medical Center at Fort Hood.
• The vehicle is equipped with four or more forward speeds with two gear ranges and has two or more drive wheels.
• The truck tractor is equipped with a fifth wheel and such driving controls as gear shift lever, brakes, accelerator, clutch, and air brake controls.
• Loads and unloads laundry containers, making difficult judgments regarding the arrangement of the cargo to prevent swaying of the trailer, and must secure the load to prevent damage to equipment.
• Verifies the load and its security prior to each trip.
• Operates the truck and equipment in a skilled manner to prevent damage.
• Signs for certified mail—patient belongings and valuables—and delivers to appropriate officials and individuals at the destination point.
• Operates other vehicles and performs other tasks as assigned.
• Work schedule:
  
  Monday – Friday Rotating Shift. Virtual:
  This is not a virtual position.
• Position description/PD# :
  Motor Vehicle Operator/PD01370A. Relocation/Recruitment
  
  Incentives:
  
  Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
  Not Authorized.