Motor Vehicle Operator

The Motor Vehicle Operator operates a variety of vehicles including wheelchair accessible vans passenger vans buses stretcher transport vehicles and other specially equipped vehicles used to transport patients. The work requires the safe operation of motor vehicles assistance to passengers with mobility limitations and compliance with applicable federal state and Department of Veterans Affairs regulations governing transportation operations.

Major duties include but are not limited to:

• Provides transportation services for Veterans and other authorized passengers utilizing a variety of government owned vehicles.
• Conducts scheduled and unscheduled transportation assignments between VA medical centers community-based outpatient clinics private healthcare facilities residences nursing homes rehabilitation centers hospitals physician offices transportation terminals airports and other approved destinations.
• Carries out assigned transportation routes and trip schedules ensuring timely arrival and departure from designated pickup and drop-off locations.
• Coordinates changes to transportation schedules or routing requirements with dispatch personnel and supervisory staff as necessary.
• Evaluates traffic flow roadway conditions weather conditions construction activity and other travel-related factors to select safe and efficient travel paths while ensuring compliance with established transportation schedules.
• Utilizes Mobile Data Computers (MDCs) global positioning systems (GPS) two-way communication devices and other transportation technologies to receive trip assignments monitor route information document transportation activities and maintain communication with transportation personnel.
• Coordinates with dispatchers transportation coordinators healthcare providers and support staff regarding passenger transportation needs schedule adjustments delays road conditions and other operational matters affecting transportation services.
• Promotes a positive transportation experience by providing courteous professional and responsive service while ensuring passenger comfort dignity and safety throughout transportation activities.
• May operate additional government-owned vehicles on an occasional or incidental basis in support of organizational transportation requirements.
• Provides assistance to passengers with physical disabilities age-related limitations temporary injuries and chronic medical conditions requiring specialized transportation accommodations.
• Ensures passengers are safely positioned and secured prior to vehicle movement and continuously monitors passenger safety during transport.
• Immediately reports medical emergencies accidents injuries or unusual incidents to appropriate authorities and follows established emergency procedures.
• Performs comprehensive vehicle inspections before during and after transportation assignments to identify safety hazards equipment malfunctions fluid leaks tire deficiencies lift equipment problems or other conditions affecting vehicle operation.
• Cleans vehicle interiors removes debris disinfects passenger contact surfaces and follows infection prevention and control procedures to reduce the risk of disease transmission.
• Maintains accountability for government property vehicle keys fuel cards communication devices and assigned equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm PST
Position Description Title/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator/PD309560
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized.

• 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
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Pre-employment physical required
• A valid state-issued drivers license have a safe driving record and ability to demonstrate that you are medically qualified to operate the appropriate motor vehicle safely.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( Effective May 7 2025 drivers licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 10/05/2026.

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.

SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element Ability to perform the work of a Motor Vehicle Operator without more than normal supervision. Examples include: perform the work required of motor vehicle operation; operate various types of motor vehicles in the transportation of passengers records cargo etc.; operate passenger buses and operate vehicles that are larger and longer; inspect vehicles before operating them to ensure that they are clean and in safe operating condition; and use radio communications and locate extract and present information in a clear and effective manner providing accurate information to management employees and patients. 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 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: The work requires frequent use of the hands arms feet and legs to operate vehicle controls wheelchair lifts ramps and other transportation equipment. The incumbent assists Veterans and other passengers with medical conditions physical limitations and disabilities during transportation activities. Duties regularly require bending stooping reaching kneeling climbing pushing pulling lifting and securing passengers wheelchairs stretchers oxygen equipment and other mobility or medical devices. The incumbent helps passengers enter and exit vehicles and properly positions and secures wheelchairs stretchers and related equipment using approved restraint systems and safety procedures.

The work requires lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally heavier items with assistance or approved lifting equipment. The incumbent must use proper body mechanics and follow established safety procedures when handling passengers equipment and other heavy objects. The position requires extended periods of sitting while operating vehicles and continuous attention to safe transport of passengers on assigned routes under varying traffic road and weather conditions. The incumbent must maintain the physical and mental ability required to safely perform transportation duties and meet all applicable medical qualification requirements for vehicle operation.

The incumbent must successfully complete and maintain required medical certifications and physical qualifications and comply with all applicable Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Transportation medical drug and alcohol testing requirements.

Working Conditions: Work is performed indoors and outdoors and requires operating transportation vehicles under a variety of environmental conditions. The incumbent is exposed to changing weather conditions including rain snow ice heat cold and other seasonal conditions while transporting passengers and assisting with loading and unloading activities.

The work includes operating vehicles on rural roads highways residential streets congested urban roadways construction zones medical center campuses and other transportation routes. The incumbent is exposed to normal driving hazards traffic congestion vehicle exhaust noise dust and adverse road conditions.

The incumbent regularly assists passengers with mobility limitations and may be exposed to risks related to loading unloading and securing wheelchair and stretcher patients. There is potential for strains sprains cuts bruises and other minor injuries associated with patient handling vehicle operation and transportation equipment.

The position may require work during evenings weekends holidays irregular tours of duty or emergency situations to meet patient transportation needs. Overtime may be required to support operational requirements and ensure uninterrupted transportation services.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.