Motor Vehicle Operator
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Summary Employee will serve as a Motor Vehicle Operator within Transportation Section of Logistics Management Service located at the VA Northern California Health Care System in Stockton, CA. Responsibilities Duties will include, but may not be limited to the following: Operates shuttles used for patient transportation, including 16-40 passenger busses, equipped with wheelchair lifts, Dual Use Vehicles (DUV), and Mobile Medical Units (MMU) that are up to 45 feet in length and gross vehicle weight (GVW) of 26,001 - 33,000 pounds and equipped with air brakes. Operates gasoline, diesel, hybrid gas-electric, and electronic motor vehicles including grounds utility carts, passenger cars, station wagons, vans, pick-ups, and panel, stake or open bed trucks with GVW over 26,001- to-32,000-pound capacities. Operates cargo vans and trucks with up to and including 10 forward speeds and 6 driving wheels, and special purpose vehicles with equipment such as power takeoff, winches, power tailgates, lifts, 240v - 50-watt house-power generators, etc. May operate large trucks and tracker-trailer rigs. Maintains interior and exterior of vehicles in a clean and serviceable condition. Inspects vehicles for such items as coolant or water, oil, gas, grease and battery liquids, and that diesel exhaust fluid reservoirs are within safe operational limits. Ensures vehicle is compliant with safety equipment and other operating equipment (e.g., lights, signals, windshield wipers) and that passenger restraint systems are in good condition. Makes minor emergency repairs on the road (e.g., change tires/wheels) when it is not practical or safe to obtain garage service. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm 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. Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job All 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. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Pre-employment physical required Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See Additional Information below for details. Qualifications SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR (SCREEN-OUT) - A Selective Placement Factor (SPF) has been identified for this position. Selective Placement Factors (SPF) are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for the position. Applicants who do not meet the SPF are ineligible for further consideration. The SPF for this position is: Requires a valid state Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger endorsement and air brakes. (NOTE: We cannot accept photographs. Please DO NOT provide a copy of your driver's license. This requirement will be verified if interviewed.) SCREEN-OUT: Ability to perform the work of a Motor Vehicle Operator without more than normal supervision. Experience should includes performing tasks related to the operation of gasoline, diesel, electric powered vehicles to transport passengers (e.g., vans, buses, shuttles); operating vehicles and equipment with air braking and standard systems, including those with gross vehicle weight of more than 26,000 pounds (e.g., large trucks, cargo vans, etc.); interpreting road maps to determine best route to safely transport passengers and cargo to meet schedules; and inspecting vehicles for such items as coolant or water, oil, gas, grease and battery liquids are within safe operational limits. A Quality Ranking Factor* has also been requested by the facility to help determine which of the basically qualified applicants are likely to be better qualified for a position. The quality ranking factor for this position is: Training in Basic First Aid and Basic Cardiac Life Support. (Note: This training must be supported on resume to receive credit.) *Quality Ranking Factors are skills, knowledge, abilities, or other worker characteristics which could be expected to result in superior performance on the job. Quality ranking factors will not be used for screening but may be used as ranking criteria. Applicants with higher proficiency levels may rank above those with lower proficiency levels on a quality ranking factor. 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 Quality Ranking Factor Reliability And Dependability Without more than normal supervision Work Practices PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK CONDITIONS: Physical and mental coordination and concentration is required for starting, stopping, driving, turning, and otherwise safe operation of a motor vehicle. Moderate physical effort lifting 40 pounds unassisted and occasional handling objects greater than 40 pounds with assistance. Physical effort may be required in making couplings between the vehicle and towed equipment because of chains, tow-bars, and hooks must be lifted and properly secured. Considerable physical effort may be required to change tires and make limited emergency repairs, such as installing an emergency fan belt or electrical fuse on open highways. Physical effort is needed at this level to maneuver the longer and heavier vehicles, especially when turning, backing, and controlling vehicles which carry heavier loads or larger numbers of people. Ambulance or patient transport vehicle drivers may be required to assist patients into and out of the vehicle, which involves physical exertion and frequent stooping and bending. Must have rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, good hearing, depth perception, and the ability to distinguish basic colors and shades. Glasses and hearing aids are permitted in accordance with medical certification requirements for CDL as established by Federal and State Law. 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. Education Additional Information Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.