Motor Vehicle Operator

Summary

The Motor Vehicle Operator position is located within the Environmental Management Service (EMS), VA Orlando Healthcare System (VAOHCS), Orlando, Florida, and includes support to all associated outlying community-based outpatient clinics.

This position requires the following :

• Current/valid state-issued Class B (or higher) Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Passenger (P) endorsement
• No air brake restriction

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Duties

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The primary purpose of this position is to operate a commercial box truck to transport linen, supplies, and cargo safely and efficiently in support of healthcare operations. The incumbent operates a 2018 International box truck (33, 000 pounds GVWR) through urban and interstate environments, covering routes to and from VAOHCS facilities and outlying clinics, on a daily basis. Other major duties include but are not limited to.

• Transports linen, supplies, and other cargo to and from VAOHCS facilities, outlying clinics, and designated stops through inter-city traffic and interstate highway systems, on a daily basis.
• Selects safe, direct routes; adheres to established schedules; and complies with all applicable Federal, state, and local traffic laws and ordinances. Obtains required delivery signatures and verifies the condition, quantity, and status of transported linen and supply items.
• Operates the vehicle in all weather conditions and in congested urban traffic environments.
• Loads and unloads linen, supplies, and cargo at each stop, using proper lifting techniques and securement methods to prevent shifting or damage during transport.
• Performs heavy physical tasks, including bending, lifting (50 pounds or more), turning, and moving supplies and equipment.
• Sustains extended periods of sitting and driving, up to eight hours per shift.
• Performs daily pre-departure safety inspections of the assigned vehicle and equipment, including checking tire pressure, monitoring fluid levels, and verifying proper operation of all systems.
• Performs preventative maintenance tasks such as washing the vehicle interior and exterior, changing tires, and making emergency field repairs.
• Prepares motor transportation records, trip documentation, and other required paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.
• Reports accidents, injuries, and safety hazards and completes required forms.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am until 4:30 pm.

Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized

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.

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
• Pre-employment physical required
• Subject to background/security investigation
• 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 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, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

This position includes a Selective Placement Factor (skill, knowledge, ability or other worker characteristic basic to - and essential for - satisfactory performance of the job). Selective Placement Factors are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for a position. Applicants who do not meet it are ineligible for further consideration.

The Selective Placement Factor for this position is: Must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) class B with passenger endorsement and no Air Brake restriction Please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. You will be required to show your valid commercial driver's license at the time of your interview.

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK CONDITIONS: The work is physically demanding. The incumbent sits and drives for extended periods, up to eight continuous hours, while operating a heavy-duty box truck through congested traffic and on the interstate highway system. Sustained physical attention is required to safely manage a vehicle weighing up to 33,000 pounds. Cargo handling duties require frequent bending, stooping, lifting, turning, and reaching. The incumbent regularly lifts and moves linen, supplies, and equipment, with lifting requirements of 50 pounds or more. Loading and unloading cargo in varying weather conditions, including heat, rain, and cold, adds to the physical demands of the position. Vehicle maintenance duties involve physical effort associated with checking and adding fluids, inspecting tires, changing tires, and cleaning the vehicle interior and exterior. The incumbent works in a variety of environments. Driving duties expose the incumbent to traffic hazards, including congested urban roadways, high-speed interstate highways, and adverse weather conditions such as rain, heat, and reduced visibility. Work is performed year round, regardless of weather, on a daily basis. Cargo handling duties expose the incumbent to physical hazards associated with loading and unloading supplies, including potential strain injuries and contact with delivery dock equipment. Vehicle maintenance tasks expose the incumbent to engine fluids, cleaning chemicals, and exhaust. Work may be performed in parking areas and outdoor environments subject to temperature extremes, noise, and vehicular traffic hazards. The incumbent is exposed to potential physical injury from vehicle accidents, cargo handling incidents, and equipment operation. Adherence to all applicable safety regulations, use of vehicle safety equipment, and compliance with defensive driving techniques serve to minimize these risks.

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications. For this position, the job element method is used to match what you, the applicant, can do against what the work calls for. Your knowledge, skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge, skills and abilities (called job elements) needed for success. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element (WG-2 and higher only; screen-outs are not applicable to WG-1). Applicants who appear to meet the screen out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration. The potential eligibles are rated against the remainder of the job elements. While a specific length of training and experience is not required, your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume.

You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:

• Drive Safely
• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (mobile equipment operations)
• Motor Vehicles
• Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle)
• Reliability And Dependability
• Without more than normal supervision
• Work Practices

IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. 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.

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; religious; 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.

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.

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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