This position is in the Textile Care Laundry Distribution Facility of Environmental Management Service and contributes in the distribution of linen for Alexandria VA Health Care Center and its outside clients. This position provides motor vehicle transportation for the AVAHCS Laundry Distribution Center.

Duties

Major duties and responsibilities include: Operate a motor vehicle (truck) with gross weight of 21,500 lbs. or vehicle less than 26,001 lbs. gross vehicle weight restriction, which is equipped with hydraulic loading and gate device. Follow established distribution, collection, and routes when collecting and delivering textiles, soiled textiles, and clean textiles. Load and unload linen carts, hampers, bagged textiles, patient clothing, uniform racks, uniforms and delivery to all using various delivery tools such as hand trucks, pallet jack, motorized pallet jack, carts, wheel linen carts, and hand carrying textiles. Sanitize the assigned motorized vehicle by following established sanitation procedures after each soil sort collection. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00 am - 2:30 pm, subject to change based on the needs of the facility. Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not available Position Description Title/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator - Environmental Management Service/PD06173A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/14/2023. Driver's License Requirement: Must possess a valid state issued driver's license to operate a motor vehicle. (Please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. You will be required to show your valid driver's license at the time of your interview.) 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 SafelyInterpret Instructions, Specifications (mobile equipment operations)Motor VehiclesReliability 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/Working Conditions: Loads, unloads, and maneuvers wheeled laundry carts weighing from 1-800 pounds; lifts linen bags weighing 1-75 lbs.; drives a motor vehicle on station or on the public roadway and high way systems; carries documentation whenever driving assigned vehicle; maintains endorsements such as Chauffeurs and or CDL licensing requirements, meeting standards of Federal and State Law, valid license and maintaining training in accordance with endorsement; steers, brakes, maneuvers, backs up, stops, looks, listens, and operates a motor vehicle; stands, bends, crouches, pushes, pulls, and lifts heavy items during loading and unloading of truck. Must have the physical and fitness qualification required for a vehicle operator permit (State of Louisiana). Work is performed inside and outside and includes being exposed to severe weather when loading and unloading. On the road on or off station this position is exposed to traffic hazards which require maneuvering situations. May occasionally come in contact with infectious material or textiles. May be exposed to lubricants, fuel, oil, and coolants when performing preventive and safety inspection of motor vehicle. Must understand and be familiar with the use of materials and material data safety sheets.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Alexandria VA Medical Center 2495 Shreveport Highway Pineville, LA 71360 US
• Name: Cynthia Rowe
• Phone: 717-205-7996
• Email: [email protected]