Motor Vehicle Operator Leader - Salisbury
What you'd do
The position is located in the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Salisbury VA Medical Center. Logistics Service, Warehouse Section, Salisbury VA.
Major duties
The primary duties of the position are receiving, storing and assembling for issue, shipment, and distribution, a wide variety of bin and bulk supplies, materials, equipment, and commodities using mechanized, automated, and manual material moving equipment, devices and systems. Duties include, but are not limited to: Responsible for leading and maintaining the warehouse employees and alternate storage facilities. Responsible for scheduling daily activities and assignments to accomplish the receipt, storage, and distribution of all supplies and equipment purchased for use at the W.G. (Bill) Hefner Medical Center, outpatient clinics in Charlotte, Hickory and Winston-Salem and the Veteran Centers in Greensboro and Charlotte. Responsibility for a complete warehousing operation involving a variety of warehousing functions with minimal guidance and instruction. Passes on to other workers instructions received from supervisor. Demonstrates proper work methods, works along with other employees and sets the pace performing non-supervisory work of the same kind and level as that done by the group led. Ensures that sufficient work is available to keep employees busy. Must have the ability to operate motor vehicles, forklifts, and large material handling equipment in outside holding areas on ;unpaved, unimproved and difficult terrain. Must have knowledge of specialized hazardous handling, storing and safety procedures to insure adherence to in driving motor vehicles with Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) of 33,000 pounds with air brakes. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not authorized Position Description Title/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator Leader - Salisbury/PD014650 Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
What you need to qualify
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/20/2026. 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: Dexterity and Safety Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading) Lead or Supervise Materials Motor Vehicles Technical Practices 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: Work requires reaching, turning, or moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to operate hand and foot controls. Incumbent will be required to assist patients with a variety of medical conditions and/or disabilities. Associated duties require stooping, bending, lifting, climbing, and securing patients, oxygen, and wheelchairs with appropriate securing devices. Lifts and carries objects weighing up to 50 pounds and heavier. Must follow prescribed safety procedures using appropriate lifting methods and body mechanics for heavy lifting or moving of heavy objects. Must be able to drive for a minimum of a four-hour period and stay mentally alert. If driver realizes they are not mentally alert, they must use good judgment in pulling over at the first safe area, road- checking vehicle with walk-around inspection, and continue driving as soon as possible. Incumbent must pass a VA Physical and adhere to all VA and DOT drug and alcohol testing and guidelines. Working Conditions: Drivers work mostly outside and operate vehicles in all kinds of weather. Drivers are exposed to dirt, fumes, and to the possibility of cuts, bruises, and broken bones as a result of accidents when loading and unloading the vehicle. Must have ability to drive in rural areas, very congested Metropolitan traffic and/or construction zones. Must safely handle patients, both stretcher and wheelchair, in loading and unloading from vans and buses. The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Shift work may be required. May be required to work overtime after normal working hours providing it is an emergency or their services are needed to transport patients.
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