Motor Vehicle Operator
What you'd do
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.
Major duties
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 must maintain detailed records of all fu d document number of man hours for each task. 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
What you need to qualify
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/11/2026. 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: Drive Safely Interpret Instructions, Specifications (mobile equipment operations) Motor Vehicles Reliability And Dependability Without more than normal supervision 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.
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