Motor Vehicle Operator

Job Title

Motor Vehicle Operator

Duties

The incumbent will operate patient transport vehicles i.e., patient transport vans/buses and/or other types transport vehicles, capable of carrying up to 8 or more passengers, to and from VA Medical Center facilities, private healthcare facilities and/or other private sector areas e.g., patient homes, railway, bus stations and airports. They will drive predetermined and/or scheduled routes or special runs. Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Arrive at and depart from pick-up and/or discharge points at scheduled times.
• Operate the doors to allow passengers to enter and leave the vehicle.
• Read installation maps and judges road/traffic conditions to determine the shortest and safest route.
• Enforce passenger safety and seatbelt use.
• Check I.D. cards to ensure authorization of passengers as required.
• Drive over roads and/or streets through various types of traffic and possible weather conditions.
• Drive and follow rules, laws and traffic regulations pertaining to state laws.
• Load and unload patients safely.
• Make trip to medical facilities, homes, railway, bus stations and/or airport.
• Trip/s may require pick up from private homes, nursing homes, hospitals and/or doctors' offices and in some cases housing and/or employment areas.
• Incumbent loads/unloads patients and/or medical supplies.
• Incumbent may operate e.g., a stretcher van, 1-ton wheelchair van, a passenger van, a large passenger bus, Dual Use Vehicles and/or other vehicles as assigned.
• Pick up and deliver patients mainly throughout the Catchment area, as assigned by the Mobility Manager.
• Maintain records and/or document actions, such as operator inspection checklists/forms and accident/incident reports.
• Use two-way radio (or other device) to maintain communications with dispatcher/supervisor on assignments and locations, in accordance with FCC rules and regulations.
• Utilize safety practices and/or procedures following established safety rules and regulations and/or maintaining a safe and clean work environment.
• Use and assure proper fit of required safety equipment and clothing.
• Participate in Service Safety activities and attends scheduled safety training as directed by supervisor.
• Identify existing or potential safety hazards, promptly notify supervisor and initiate corrective action as required.

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.

Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, Rotating Schedule

Position Description/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator/ PD99793S

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized