Motor Vehicle Operator

Motor Vehicle OperatorMajor DutiesPerforming operator maintenance, such as checking fluid levels, replacing air filters and interior lights, checking tire pressure and hose connections and washing vehicle.Operating wheeled vehicles, wheel-mounted tractors; or engineering and construction equipment with wheeled or crawler-type traction.Operating passenger buses regardless of gross vehicle weight.Driving vehicles in restricted traffic environments on government installations, over public roads and highways, or under cross-country conditions to include poor weather conditions.Performing Other Related DutiesOperating platform, van, stake and dump trucks, fuel trucks, and plow-equipped vehicles which have a gross vehicle weight of 26,000 pounds up to 32,000 pounds. Some vehicles are equipped with air brakes. Vehicles are operated over uneven terrain, over improved/unimproved roads and through congested areas on both short and long hauls.Hauling cargo and fuel, transporting passengers, or tows/recovers equipment.During periods when not operating a vehicle or heavy equipment, operator will perform landscaping/grounds maintenance tasks to include manual labor.Operator will also perform light maintenance and repair on gasoline-powered landscaping equipment.Skill and Knowledge FactorsSkill in operating busses, platform trucks, van trucks, dump trucks, shuttle vans that have a gross vehicle weight of 26,000 pounds up to 32,000 pounds.Knowledge of restrictions on routes.Knowledge of Federal, State, and installation safety regulations regarding the transport of hazardous material.Applicants must haveA valid current Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)Passenger (P) EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementWork Schedule: Full time-Monday through Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm.Position Description Title/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator/PD00172ACritical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved.Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized DESIGNATED DRUG-TESTING POSITION: 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. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result is received.