Motor Vehicle Operator

Summary

The Motor Vehicle Operator is responsible for movement of furnishings, equipment, boxes, etc. to predetermined areas including offices, lobbies, and storage areas at the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center, Mental Health Annex, Community Based Outpatient employee residences.

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Duties

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Duties include but are not limited to:

• Must maintain a valid drivers license in order to operate a vehicles as required by GSA and the State of Michigan.
• Have the ability to load and unload furniture / equipment from vehicles.
• Performing operator maintenance, such as checking fluid levels and air pressure in tires. Operating vehicles have a gross vehicle weight of 10,000 pounds.
• Vehicles are operated over Federal, state and county roads and city streets to transport supplies, materials or equipment and tools in all traffic conditions.
• The Motor Vehicle Operator / Laborer is occasionally responsible for assembly / disassembly of furnishings; inventorying available stored furniture; organization of storage locations (furniture storage rooms, storage pods, and equipment storage areas); performing minor maintenance / repairs to office furniture; and properly completing, submitting, and filing all turn-in requests for unserviceable or excess furniture and equipment.
• The incumbent coordinates with individuals involved in moves to establish times and provide guidance as to how and when moves will be performed.
• Will respond timely to all requests for furnishings and movement of furnishings will provide responses to Supervisors and employees submitting requests.
• Performing other related duties required to maintain the environment in healthy, sanitary, and safe conditions for use by Medical Center Staff, patients, and visitors.
• Routine tasks include, but are not limited to: waste removal, transport of general refuse, regulated medical waste and recycling to central collection areas, dusting, polishing, dust mopping, damp mopping; cleaning of urinals, sinks, commodes.
• The Incumbent maintains a stock of cleaning supplies in a designated Housekeeping Aide closet for easy accessibility by Housekeepers.
• The incumbent properly places ''caution signs'' when accomplishing floor work, informing others of possible slick / wet floors.
• The incumbent keeps Staff, patient, and public restrooms clean, orderly, and sanitary. He / She notifies Supervisors of any broken glass, water leaks, clogged drains or other maintenance problems.
• The incumbent, with minimal supervision, must be able to follow specific procedures for environmental cleaning.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 6:00am-2:30pm

Position Description Title/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator/PD03768A

Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• All 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.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Pre-employment physical required
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/27/2026.

EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements:

• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)
• Motor Vehicles
• Reliability And Dependability
• Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Work Practices

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Note : A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: The Motor Vehicle Operator duties require moderate to heavy lifting/ pushing of more. This position requires the incumbent to travel by government vehicle to CBOC and Saginaw locations as a regular and reoccurring part of their duties (valid driver's license required). This position requires the incumbent to transport patients in a government vehicle. than 50 pounds, continuous standing, bending, stooping; walking; climbing of stairs; pushing and pulling; reaching above shoulder; and use of fingers. The Incumbent must have sufficient visual ability to see basic colors, dust, dirt, and cobwebs.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.

VA Healthcare System Serving Ohio, Indiana and Michigan (VISN 10) advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

Smoke-free Facility: All Department of Veterans Affairs facilities are smoke-free. Patients, visitors, and employees are not allowed to smoke in or near any facilities or on the grounds.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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