Motor Vehicle Operator

Motor Vehicle Operator

Duties for the position include but are not limited to:

• 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.
• Vehicles types may include special purpose vehicles equipped with special purpose equipment and levers, buttons, pedals, and control equipment (e.g., wheelchair lifts).
• Drives predetermined and/or scheduled routes or special runs.
• Arrives at and departs from pick-up and discharge points at scheduled times.
• Driver cannot alter routes unless directed by dispatcher or due to road/traffic conditions; proceeds only to designated areas or hospital; cooperates in a coordinated, constantly flowing efforts.
• Operates 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. Provide friendly, polite, and courteous service.
• Enforce passenger safety and seatbelt use.
• Check I.D. cards to ensure authorization of passengers as required. Vehicles are driven over roads and streets through various types of traffic and possible weather conditions.
• Safely transport patients in a manner that minimizes disruption to personnel and ensure maximum comfort during travel.
• Use multiple variations of Mobile Data Computer (MDC) in and out of the vehicles for assigned trips and duties daily.
• May be required to transfer neurotic patients with and without assistance depending on the patient's condition and medical approval.
• Perform operator maintenance such as checking fluid levels and air pressure in tires, cleaning and washing of vehicles, and performing inspection checklists to ensure safe and proper operation.
• Maintain records and 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.
• Participates in Service Safety activities and attends scheduled safety training as directed by supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.