This position operates shuttles used for transportation of patients between facilities throughout VA Palo Alto Health Care System.

Duties

Major duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to: Operation of shuttles used for Patient Transportation, including 35-45 passenger buses, and 16 passenger buses with wheelchair lifts. Operation of gasoline and/or diesel powered and hybrid motor vehicles including passenger cars, station wagons, vans, pick-ups, and panel, stake or open bed trucks up to 2 1/2 ton capacity. Also operates cargo vans and trucks with up to and including live forward speeds and six driving wheels, and special purpose vehicles with equipment such as power takeoff, winches, power tail gates, lifts, etc. Also occasionally operate large trucks and tractor-trailer rigs with GVW of 26,001 pounds. Operate the Next bus system; login into system, selecting the route to schedule, and login off system. Maintains vehicles, both interior and exterior, in a clean and serviceable condition; inspects vehicles for such items as coolant or water, oil, gas, grease and battery liquids, and condition. Ensures that vehicle safety equipment and other operating equipment such as lights, signals, windshield wipers, are in good operating condition. Makes minor emergency repairs on the road such as changing tires and/or wheels when it is not practical or safe to obtain garage service. Work Schedule: Varies Position Description Title/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator/PD03337A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/05/2023. 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: Drive SafelyInterpret Instructions, Specifications (mobile equipment operations)Motor VehiclesOperate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle)Reliability And DependabilityWork Practices Selective Placement Factor: Must have and maintain a current Class B state driver's license with Passenger endorsement and air brake certification issued by the state of California DMV. 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: Must be in good physical condition and pass the physical examination for Motor Vehicle Operations as required by federal regulations. Physical and mental coordination and concentration is required for starting, stopping, driving, turning, and otherwise safe operation of a motor vehicle. Physical effort is required to assist patients in entering and exiting vehicles.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Palo Alto VA Medical Center 3801 Miranda Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94304 US
• Name: Veronica Alvarado
• Phone: (415) 960-5758
• Email: [email protected]