The position is located in the Sterile Processing Department, under the Office of Patient Care Services, located at the Captain James A Lovell Federal Health Care Center (FHCC) in North Chicago, IL. The primary purpose of the position is to perform motor vehicle operator duties for the Sterile Processing Service Department.

Duties

The Motor Vehicle Operator, operates vehicles such as shuttle carts, golf carts, vans, pickup trucks, panel trucks, flatbed trucks, carryalls, sedans, crew cab pickup- trucks, and sports utility vehicles which typically have an approximate gross vehicle weight of up to 10,000 pounds. Major duties and responsibilities include: Operates transport light-duty trucks which have a gross vehicle weigh up to 10,000 pounds. This includes sorting and preparing/Loading/unloading/delivering Reusable (critical, non-critical, or semi-critical) Medical Equipment (RMEs) in closed containers to the end users in different clinic locations on an assigned route schedule and/or as needed based on the needs of SPS and end users. Maintains and monitors the temperature and humidity of both transport trucks. Assist in delivering of case carts,red bins, and others, as needed to the Operating Room and other clinics within the main Hospital when not driving. Maintain and monitor the cleanliness of the trucks. Maintenance such as oil change by coordinating with the VA or DOD transportation service. Transport of employees using the SPS designated Van to 1017, 1007, 1523, 237 or other clinics, as needed. Re-stocking supplies needed. The incumbent will verify temperate and humidity in all SPS storage areas where Reusable Medical Equipment is stored. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 3:00pm - 11:30pm Position Description/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator/PD000000 Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/15/2023. 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:ComplianceOral CommunicationPhysical StrengthVehicle Operation 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: Because of the size and weight of the vehicles involved, drivers are required to exert moderate physical effort in operating, turning, backing, and controlling vehicles. Minor roadside emergency repairs may also require a physical effort as well. Incumbent must have muscular and visual coordination, rapid reflexes, and depth and field of vision must be within normal limits. Must be capable of lifting, carrying, and moving heavy loads weighing up to fifty pounds without assistance while employing correct lifting procedures. Hand trucks, dollies and other workers are available for assistance with lifting, carrying, and moving heavy loads weighing more than fifty pounds. Must also be able to stoop, climb, stand, walk, squat and kneel to accomplish assigned work tasks.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Captain James A Lovell Federal Health Care Center 3001 Green Bay Road North Chicago, IL 60064 US
• Name: Ralph Abueg
• Phone: 858 552 8585 X72611
• Email: [email protected]