Motor Vehicle Operator
What you'd do
The primary purpose of this position is to operate a motor vehicle in the daily pick up and distribution of all types of laundry, linen, patient clothing, and uniforms between North Chicago VA Medical Center and Great Lakes Naval Station.
Major duties
Major duties and responsibilities include: Receiving work assignments and direction regarding work methods, procedures and schedules from the Supervisor. Arriving at and departing from pickup and discharge points at scheduled times. Reading installation maps and judges road/traffic conditions to determine the shortest and safest route. Enforcing passenger safety and seatbelt use. Using multiple variations of Mobile Data Computer (MDC) in and out of the vehicles for assigned trips and duties daily. Loading and unloading medical supplies. Performing 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. Maintaining records and document actions, such as operator inspection checklists/forms and accident/incident reports. Using two-way radios (or other device) to maintain communications with dispatcher/supervisor on assignments and locations. Possessing Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required for the position. Performs other related duties as assigned. 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. Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 5:30AM-2:00PM Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
What you need to qualify
Driver's License Requirement: Must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL). (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.) AND PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK CONDITIONS: Great physical effort is needed to maneuver the longer and heavier vehicles especially when backing these vehicles. Assists patients with limited mobility into and out of the patient transport vehicle which may involve physical exertion, stooping, and bending. Employee will work mostly outside and operates vehicles in all weather conditions and heavy traffic. Will be exposed to dirt, fumes, and incurs a possibility of injury while driving or when loading/unloading vehicles. Work is carried out on public highways and Interstate highway systems, on complicated roads and interchange systems as well as on medical center grounds. May be required to maneuver through and park in areas with limited space, restricted heights, and congested areas. 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 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.
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