Serves as a Motor Vehicle Operator within the Health Administration Service within the Orlando VA Healthcare System to include all outlying clinics and is assigned to drive duty extra-long and high 36-passemger bus/15 passenger van patients transport vehicle. This position reports to the Supervisory of Mobility Transportation Specialist and is responsible for providing excellent healthcare that improves Veterans health and well-being.
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 04/30/2025. 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: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles) Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Related to Mobile Equipment Operation) Ability to Operate Safely (Non-motor Vehicles) Operation of Motor Vehicles Reliability and Dependability Work Practices (Including Keeping Things Neat, Clean, and in Order) ***Must possess and carry a a valid Class B license with passenger and air brakes endorsement.*** 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: Employee must use sound judgment; maintain mental and physical poise; frequently handle objects weighing up to 50 lbs. and occasionally more, with assistance. Endure prolonged periods of driving, and perform minor emergency repairs such as tire changing, during their duties. May assist on an infrequent basis, medical personnel or staff in the transfer of litter patients to and from beds and litters, and the loading and unloading of patients to and from litter vans. Tasks often require physical exertion such as walking, turning, stooping, and bending. Working Conditions: Employee is required to work away from their home clinic in all types of weather and traffic, conditions while performing their duties. He/she is exposed to danger of serious accidents and operates the vehicles in congested traffic conditions on regular and interstate highways at slow and fast speeds. These roads also include complicated interchange systems. Must deal and Interact with patients with a variety of physical and mental disabilities. Employee is exposed to the possibility of cuts, bruises, strains, etc., when loading/unloading cargo.
Duties include, but are not limited to: Drives extra-long and high 36 passenger bus/15 passenger van patient transport vehicles (typically 12,000 to 21,500 lb. average weight). Transports patients to and from facilities to designated stops through inter-city traffic and interstate highways. Drives sedans, carryalls, cargo vans and trucks up to 26,500 lb. curb weight, and other vehicles assigned to the clinic. Ensures a safe comfortable ride for passengers and obtaining signatures for deliveries/pickups if required, making sure all items are inspected as to physical condition, quantity and status. Performs all preventative maintenance tasks, such as checking all fluid levels, lights, wipers, tires, batteries, tools and be able to make minor emergency repairs as needed. Abides by all establishment, city, county, state and federal laws and regulations governing the operation of motor vehicles. Maneuvers vehicles over improved/unimproved and even/uneven roads throughout their trip. Adheres to all speed limits and using side mirrors and spotters in difficult areas such as receiving docks and hospital loading/unloading zones. Assist patients in/out of the vehicle when needed, involving physical exertion and frequent stooping and bending. Work Schedule: Various, to be discussed with supervision Position Description Title/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator/PD06230A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized.