Motor Vehicle Operator

Motor Vehicle Operator

Operates motor vehicles over predetermined routes to transport linen between the medical center and delivery locations. Follows route and time schedules and selects alternate routes to avoid heavy traffic or delaying conditions. Drives over public roads and highway speeds in rural areas including Federal, state, and county roads and city streets in all traffic and weather conditions (which may include snow and ice removal during extreme circumstances or emergencies). Performs user inspections and maintenance on equipment prior to utilizing it, i.e., checking tire pressure, oil and other fluid levels, etc. Inspect vehicles to ensure they are clean and in safe operating condition. Washes and cleans vehicles as warranted. Provides preventive maintenance for vehicles, including refueling and maintenance of appropriate fluid levels, reporting operational malfunctions for repair, and maintaining the interior and exterior of the vehicle. Reports breakdowns or equipment failure/needs, etc., to the MVO leader or Supervisor. Completes Pre/Post-trip Inspections. Operates an International DuraStar, or similar model, goods carrier with a gross vehicle weight of up to 26,000 pounds. (Vehicle types include special purpose vehicles, equipped with special equipment, levers, buttons, pedals, and hydraulic lifts, and multiple configuration options). Inspects the vehicle to ensure the load is properly balanced and that the last items loaded on the truck are for the first scheduled delivery locations. Unloads and delivers linen to designated delivery points, picking up soiled linen to return to the linen facility. The incumbent maintains required trip logs, fuel-use records, inspection documentation, and other vehicle-operation records. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday 6:00am-2:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator/PD105480 Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized