Motor Vehicle Operator (Veterans Transportation Service)

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Major duties and responsibilities include:

• Operates a variety of motor vehicles including cargo, van, trucks, and buses. These vehicles range from a pickup truck to larger trucks and buses, which are gasoline or diesel powered with approximate gross vehicle weight of more than 26,000 pounds and up to 35,000 pounds. This includes Freightliner M2 and similar vehicles with gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) 35,000 pounds, Freightliner MBs and similar vehicles with GVWR 33,000 pounds, Freightliner MBCs and similar with GVWR 33,000 pounds each, Rosenbauer Commanders and similar with GVWR 33,000 pounds, and Freightliner FL70s and similar with GVWR 31,000 pounds.
• Operates trucks and vehicles approximately 65% of the time while on duty. This may fluctuate depending on assigned routes and seasonal trips. Some of these vehicles have two or more gear ranges and are equipped with such driving controls as gearshift lever, brake pedal, accelerator, clutch, and levers for supplying power to driving wheels. These vehicles are usually equipped with air brakes. Vehicles are driven either as specifically assigned or on a regular basis to transport patients and family members, supplies, materials, or equipment throughout the medical center complex and the local public area. This also includes geographic sites and ranges with the operational difficulties such as weight restrictions, various vehicle restrictions on certain roads or areas, and rough terrain in order to haul equipment materials such as large machinery, test equipment, electronic equipment, etc.
• Performs required operator maintenance i.e., monitoring and adjusting fluid levels such as oil, coolant, diesel exhaust fluid, washer fluid, replacing air filters, replacing interior and exterior lights, checking tire pressure and hose connections, cleaning the interior and exterior of vehicles, jump starting vehicles, and changing wiper blades.
• Maintains service records, completes delivery records, trip tickets, and compiles accident reports in case of accidents.
• Loads and unloads crated and uncrated equipment, supplies, and parts from vehicles. Moves material manually or assists in the loading and unloading when materials handling equipment is required. Uncrates material; as necessary checks, counts, and sorts of material, stocks and palletizes material in closed or open storage. Examples of material include steel, automotive equipment and parts, cylinders, drums, office furniture, hospital supplies, and non-standard test equipment.
• Operates a forklift truck (of up to 10,000lbs or more in capacity) in indoor warehouse or outside storage areas and on loading dock to load, unload, and store material. Performs operator maintenance.
• Uses a Mobile Data Computer (MDC) for GPS directional services, register Veterans boarding and unloading the vehicle, communicate via the MDC with the scheduler/dispatcher as needed, record on the MDC and keep accurate records related to fuel, maintenance and other vehicle documentation as may be required by the VA or the state.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Irregular hours - Intermittent, based on the needs of the medical center

Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized

Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved