Motor Vehicle Operator
What you'd do
This position is located at the Fort Peck Service Unit in Poplar, MT and Wolf Point, MT under the Finance department. The incumbent reports to the Supervisory Motor Vehicle Operator. The primary purpose of this position is to operate a variety of Motor Vehicles to provide transportation services. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).
Major duties
Daily transports of patients referred from the Poplar and Wolf Point IHS Clinics to and from physician, dentist and hospital appointments in Miles City, Great Falls, Billings, Sidney, Bismark, ND and Williston, ND, and various other places by GSA vehicle. Maintains a record log of daily transports. Perform preventative maintenance inspections on all vehicles. Assist patients, handicapped individuals in and out of vehicle, appointments or lodging area. Assist the Maintenance department in duties working around the clinic area and grounds performing general maintenance functions and various duties as needed.
What you need to qualify
To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates for this position will be evaluated under the federal wage system job grading standards for WG-5703. No specific length of experience is required. Applicants will be rated on the basis of their response to the assessment questions included in the vacancy announcement and the information contained in their resume. This job has screen-out element(s) which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not meet the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: A valid State Driver's License is required to operate government-owned or -leased motor vehicles. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Light physical effort is used in reaching, bending, turning, or moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to operate hand controls on vehicles operated. When hauling supplies and equipment may be required to lift objects weighing less or more than 50 pounds. When performing custodial duties physical effort is involved in moving and controlling heavy powered equipment, carrying and setting up ladders and scaffolding, etc. Must frequently lift and move objects weighing up to or over 50 pounds. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
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