This position is located within the Facility Management Service at the VA Caribbean Healthcare System in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The Motor Vehicle Operator is responsible for transporting VA patients and VA employees on official business on a daily basis.

Duties

On designated days of the week, the Motor Vehicle Operator will drive and make deliveries and pickups of supplies and equipment for the Ponce and Mayaguez Outpatient Clinics, Federal Building Facilities, San Juan Metropolitan area including the International Airport, Ponce and Arecibo Outreach Centers, GSA and the off-station Warehouse in Carolina, PR. Also, will cover the Utuado, Ceiba, Comerica Clinics. The major duties include but are not limited to: Transports heavy cargo of supplies and equipment such as medical equipment, perishable foods, machinery, construction and engineering equipment, etc.; Operates gasoline, diesel or electric powered vehicles 5 ton and 2 ? ton cargo trucks, pickup trucks, diesel for lift, carryalls, automobiles, ambulances, station wagons, vans and buses; Operates wheelchair handicapped patients bus with capacity for 16 wheelchair patient, maximum of 36,000 pounds, a 30 passenger bus to transport patients and employees shuttle services continuously, maximum weight of 36,000 pounds and 60 passenger bus to transport patients and employees shuttle services continuously and participates in different activities in many places outside the Metropolitan Area, to comply with Recreational Therapy Program when required by such service, maximum capacity of 38,000 pounds; Receives specialized training on how to operate handicapped bus with medical equipment for patient's safety; Operates the VA owned Medical Mobile Unit with maximum weight capacity of 38,000 pounds; Responsible for the receipt and acceptance of all supplies, services and equipment and inspects for and reports any visual or concealed damage; Performs other duties in the Transportation Section to include transportation dispatcher, preventive maintenance, equipment inventory and other duties as assigned by the Transportation Supervisor; Fills in accurately and promptly VA Form "Motor Vehicle Trip Ticket" in the database program and in case of an accident "Operators Report of Motor Vehicle Accident" as required by VA regulations; Performs maintenance of vehicles such as minor mechanical repairs, check oil, brake fluids, power steering, water, gas or diesel, horn, tires, fire extinguishers, change tire in case of a flat tire, wash, wax and clean vehicle; and, Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Work schedule may include weekends and holidays. Available shifts are 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; or 8:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized 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.

Requirements

Qualifications

DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIREMENT: Applicants to this vacancy must possess a valid Type 8 or 9 Heavy Vehicle category III driver's license. Applicants who do not possess the required license with appropriate endorsements are ineligible for further consideration. Possession of this license should be reflected on your resume to receive credit for your response. DO NOT upload a picture of your driver's license with your application materials; if selected for interview you will be asked to provide a copy of the license at that time. PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK CONDITIONS: The person in this position may be required to lift and carry up to 40/60 lbs. without assistance and handle items weighing more than 40/60 lbs. with material handling equipment. Required to stand, walk, stoop and bend for periods of time. Must have good eyesight, hearing and speech, depth and color perception, use of all limbs and otherwise be mentally and physically qualified for this position. Must be able to work in condition areas with above normal temperatures. The person in this position drives in all types of traffic and weather on public roads, highways, roads, etc. Required to wear uniform, safety shoes and belt (which are supplied by the employer). May be subject to cuts, abrasions, and bruises. 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 SafelyInterpret Instructions, Specifications (mobile equipment operations)Motor VehiclesOperate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle)Reliability And DependabilityWork 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address San Juan VA Medical Center 10 Calle Casia San Juan, PR 00921 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]