Motor Vehicle Operator

Motor Vehicle Operator

Major Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Receives work assignments and direction regarding work methods, procedures and schedules from either the Transportation Coordinator and/or the Mobility Manager.
• Operates one or more types of 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.
• Drives predetermined and/or scheduled routes or special runs.
• Arrives at and departs from pick-up and discharge points at scheduled times.
• Operates the doors to allow passengers to enter and leave the vehicle.
• Reads installation maps and judges road/traffic conditions to determine the shortest and safest route.
• Provides friendly, polite, and courteous service, enforces passenger safety and seatbelt use, and checks I.D. cards to ensure authorization of passengers as required.
• Safely transports patients in a manner that minimizes disruption to personnel and ensures maximum comfort during travel.
• Knows and abides by rules, laws and traffic regulations pertaining to state laws.
• Loads and unloads patients, medical supplies and may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintains records and documents actions, such as operator inspection checklists/forms and accident/incident reports.
• Uses two-way radio (or other device) to maintain communications with dispatcher/supervisor on assignments and locations, in accordance with FCC rules and regulations.
• A valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger endorsement is required for the position. Must successfully complete Basic Life Support training.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: To be determined by supervisor/times may vary. Position Description Title/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator/PD99793S Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized