Motor Vehicle Operator
What you'd do
This position is within the Maintenance and Operations Section; Engineering Service at Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, a tertiary care, university affiliated, active research, medical facility. The primary responsibility would be operating a valet shuttle, a gasoline or electric powered vehicle with a seating capacity of six (6) to fourteen (14) passengers.
Major duties
Duties include, but are not limited to: Adheres to installation traffic rules and safe operating practices for moving vehicles. Maneuvers vehicles through congested areas exercising caution when backing to load or unload at docks, ramps, or similar locations. Recognizes developing maintenance problems when conducting an inspection of their vehicle, and report technical problems to the supervisor. Operates shuttle bus, vans and shuttle carts. Continual care and attention are required to avoid accidents. Keeps shuttle carts clean, fueled and ready for use at all times. Determines the manner and sequence of loading cargo to achieve load balance and adequate protection for fragile vehicles. Checks vehicles for water, oil, gas, air pressure in tires and ascertains that all assigned vehicles are in proper operating condition. Work Schedule: 9:30AM to 6:00PM, Monday thru Friday, subject to change based on the needs of the facility. Position Description Title/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator/PD07471A 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, 08/21/2026. 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 Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle) 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: Must be in good physical condition and may exert moderate physical effort in performing tasks such as lifting and moving objects weighing over 50 pounds. Must be able to stoop, crouch, reach, and lift materials. May be required to assist patients or employees with limited mobility, on and off the shuffle bus, vans or carts. Work is primarily outside in all kinds of weather, but may be performed in all areas of the hospital environment, including working outside in hot and cold weather where it is often dusty and dirty and in the hospital in medical, surgical, and psychiatric wards and research areas. Will be exposed to extremes of hot and cold temperatures and all types of weather conditions while working outdoors. It may be hot, cold, humid, wet, outdoors, indoors, underground in storage tanks, in a ditch, etc. Work outdoors may, at times, be in inclement weather. Operating the shuffle carts requires special care and attention to avoid serious injuries. Responsible for carrying out instructions and performing work assigned in a safe manner so as not to endanger himself/herself and/or others. Personal protective equipment such as hard hats, gloves, etc., must be worn when conditions justify their use.
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