The position is located in Environmental Management Service (EMS). The primary duties of the position are to transport linen, uniforms, and patient clothing to and from the Laundry and to the Charlotte Health Care Center, Kernersville Health Care Center and the Charlotte Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC)

Duties

Major duties and responsibilities include: Become familiar with General Services Administration (GSA) vehicle books and regulations and use of the Operation Guide for each vehicle driven. Driving duties include negotiating city traffic, state roads, and interstate highways. Incumbent performs routine driver's maintenance on vehicle in operation. Be knowledgeable in diesel engine operation, which includes draining, thawing, and replacing fuel filters. Operates diesel powered vehicles with heavy loads and is required to load and unload vehicles. Possess and maintain a valid state driver's license and required to pass a periodic driving record background check. Required to operate a 2 ? ton truck, with a gross vehicle weight of approximately 19,200 pounds, in order to carry out the functions of the Laundry Unit. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator/PD03179A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/23/2023. Driver's License Requirement: Must possess a valid Class C Driver's License to operate a motor vehicle. 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 eligible are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Interpret Instructions, Specifications (mobile equipment operations)Motor VehiclesOperate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle)Reliability And DependabilityWithout more than normal supervisionWork 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: The daily duties performed by incumbent consist of climbing in and out of vehicles, moderate to heavy physical effort in climbing on or in to load or tie down cargo. Incumbent works in all weather conditions, pushing and pulling laundry carts and supplies; climbing steps, etc. Incumbent must be physically sound and have good coordination of eyes, hands, feet, and vision and depth perception. physically able to lift more than 50 pounds consistently. Incumbent must be Incumbent must be mentally alert to traffic hazards and dangers. Working Conditions: Incumbent operates vehicles in all types of weather and is exposed to the danger of serious accidents. Incumbent may be exposed to dirt and fumes, and to the possibility of cuts, bruises, and broken bones as a result of accidents while driving or from fal ling objects when loading and unloading the vehicle. Incumbent performs any other duties properly assigned. Incumbent may be required to work in the Laundry due to breakdowns and/or shortage of staff.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address WG Bill Hefner Salisbury VA Medical Center 1601 Brenner Avenue Salisbury, NC 28144 US
• Name: Delores Harris
• Phone: 919-956-5541
• Email: [email protected]