Incumbent accomplishes delivery of clean laundry and will pick up soiled laundry as well as operating other vehicles as required. The organizational location of this position is: Maintenance and Operations in the Transportation section of Engineering Service located at the South Texas Veterans Healthcare System, Kerrville Division.

Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to: Inspects class B CDL units for proper operation, safety, and load security. Incumbent will make daily (Monday through Friday) deliveries and return deliveries, adhering to established routes and schedules. Operates class B CDL units meeting minimum specifications.. Ensures contents are properly tied down or load bars are in place and unit doors are locked and sealed on both clean and soiled loads before departure. May be required to transport equipment and furnishings between facilities when requested. Will assist in loading and unloading as necessary and ensure proper weight distribution and load limit. Inspects motor vehicles for physical damage before, during and after operations paying special attention to the condition of windshield wipers, tires, batteries, fluid levels (to include fuel level), lights, belts, horn, brakes, accident reporting kits, fire extinguishers, and tools on a regular basis and takes corrective action on deficient items. Double runs in one day may be required to provide emergency supplies and equipment. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Position Description Title/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator/PD033740 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/30/2023. 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: Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles)Ability to Operate Safely (Non-motor Vehicles)Interpret Instructions, Specifications (mobile equipment operations)Operation of Motor VehiclesWithout 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/Working Conditions: Good eye, body and limb coordination is necessary to properly operate vehicles. When assisting in loading and unloading, will be lifting heavy bags of linens (40-75 lbs.) and pushing heavily loaded carts of linens onto and off of trailers. Will require extensive stooping, bending, walking, lifting of supplies, equipment, etc., and pushing when performing tasks. May have to change or assist in changing a flat tire. Driving will be accomplished in congested city traffic and highways. Incumbent must stay alert to avoid accidents. Will be exposed to full range of weather conditions both good and bad. Must sit fir long periods of time when making deliveries.

Education

There is no educational substitution for this position.

Contacts

• Address Audie L Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital 7400 Merton Minter Boulevard San Antonio, TX 78229 US
• Name: VISN 17 SSU USAS Group
• Email: [email protected]