This Motor Vehicle Operator position is located at the Kansas City VA Medical Center (KCVAMC) in the Veterans Transportation Service under the Business Operations Service (BOS) Line.

Duties

This position will transport patients to and from their appointments, provide shuttle service in the parking lot, will transport patients to and from private residences and travel to and from the main medical facility to the Honor Annex Clinic located at 4251 Northern Ave, Kansas City, MO 64133. NOTE: POSSESSION OF A VALID CLASS C (or higher) STATE COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE, WITH A PASSENGER ENDORSEMENT, IS REQUIRED. The work consists primarily of operating assorted motor vehicles for transportation of patients both on-station and in the community. Specific duties include, but are not limited to: Operates gasoline or diesel vehicles, in patient passenger shuttle vans. Manages established schedules of patient transportation for efficient operation of travel section and coordinate with departments and other medical centers for reliable patient transportation. Performs operator-level maintenance on all vehicles and equipment operated, including checking and maintaining windshield wipers, belts, hoses, tire pressure, oil level, fuel level, and other fluid levels. Completes documentation, including work order completion, vehicle trip logs, and documentation associated with transportation of patients into the community. Maintains cleanliness of the vehicle and assisting grounds crew when patient transport schedules are heavy and offer no break for extended periods. Observes all safety regulations, reporting any patient complaints, accidents, equipment malfunction, or anything that affects patient, visitor or employee safety and comply with OSHA standards, guidelines and codes. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 10:00am to 6:30pm, 7:00am to 3:30pm, or a different tour of duty to be discussed during the interview.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/30/2023. 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: 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: Moderate lifting (15-44 pounds), Use of fingers, Both hands required, Both legs required, Operation of truck or motor vehicle, Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other, Both eyes required, Depth perception, Ability to distinguish basic colors, Hearing (aid permitted).PHYSICAL EFFORT: You will be required to lift moderate to heavy items on a daily basis, such as wheelchair patients, machinery, mail bags, and medical center supplies. Frequent bending and lifting on a daily basis is required on wheelchair trips. Sitting and driving in a car, van or truck for long periods of time (up to 8 hours) or long distances is also required. WORKING CONDITIONS: Drives outside in all kinds of weather conditions in all types of traffic at highway speeds over complicated road and interchange systems. Outside work may involve extreme cold or hot working conditions as well as rain, snow, and ice. There will be constant noise, dust, fumes, smoke, and gases present and work may entail slippery or uneven walking surfaces, as well as moving objects or other vehicles. Exposed to dirt and fumes, and the possibility of cuts, bruises, and broken bones as a result of accidents while driving or from falling objects when loading and unloading the vehicle.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Kansas City VA Medical Center 4801 Linwood Boulevard Kansas City, MO 64128 US
• Name: Patricia Arrieche
• Phone: 316-469-0916
• Email: [email protected]