This Motor Vehicle Operator position is located in VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System (ECHCS), within the Facilities Management Service at Aurora, CO. Under the supervision of the Facilities Management Service Traffic Manager, the incumbent works as a Motor Vehicle Operator in transport of items and Veteran patients for ECHCS and its Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC). Items may refer to: medical equipment, supplies, administrative documents, pharmaceuticals, wheelchairs, and others.

Duties

Major duties include but are not limited to: Possesses and maintains a valid, unrestricted Driver's License. Works with minimal direct supervision. Makes decisions based on knowledge of duties and fleet operations. Follows instructions on maintaining and transportation manifest of all passengers and ensures routes have timely arrival and departures. Diagnoses vehicle operational issues and contacts certified vendors in accordance with manufacture guidance. Ability to read and understand the vehicles owner manual. Employs defensive driving techniques, including recognizing developing hazardous road and traffic conditions and selecting an alternate route to avoid potential delays and problems. Conducts administrative duties using Microsoft Office programs and Fleet Information Management Systems to perform administrative work encompassing the collection, processing, and dissemination of fleet data. Monitors and tracks vehicle utilization criteria, alternative fuel usage, mileage data and other administrative data involved in fleet performance. Ensures safety requirements are adhered to prevent injuries by such things as proper stowing of equipment, using truck or wheelchair lift, proper lifting techniques, securing of wheelchairs and proper cargo storage. Monitors the safety of patients being transported in all types of weather conditions while maintaining an accurate route schedule and keeping in mind the comfort of patients. Schedules periodic maintenance for fleet vehicles and ensures the maintenance has been completed by the driver or by him/herself. Completes operator pre-trip and post-trip inspections, accident/incident reports and maintenance records. Operates one or more types of motor vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of up to 26,000 pounds over various terrains, through all types of weather conditions, various traffic conditions, both long and short hauls. Transports patients and various items between VA facilities or other assigned facilities. Items may include such things as medical equipment, supplies, administrative documents, pharmaceuticals, food carts, wheelchairs, oxygen bottles and other equipment and supplies. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm Position Description Title/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator/PD10529-A 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, 11/03/2023. 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 Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Other Than Blueprint Reading)Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Related to Mobile Equipment Operation)Motor VehiclesReliability and DependabilityTechnical CompetenceVehicle OperationWithout more than normal supervisionWork Practices (Including Keeping Things Neat, Clean, and in Order) 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 to heavy exertion is required in operating, turning, backing and controlling various types of motor vehicles that carry heavy loads or large numbers of people. Work requires sitting for long periods of time and requires manual dexterity in loading, unloading and routine lifting of medium and heavy objects ranging up to 100 pounds or more. The lifting of heavy items over 40 pounds will be accomplished with the assistance of other workers, weight-handling equipment or with a forklift. Duties to be performed will include lifting, bending, squatting, standing, pushing, pulling, and handling heavy containers and miscellaneous materials and equipment. Moderate physical effort may be required to lift and properly secure tire traction chains. Incumbent must demonstrate diplomacy and effectiveness of interpersonal communication is necessary. Occasionally, stressful working conditions may be encountered requiring the incumbent to handle the situation safely and effectively.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Eastern Colorado HCS Denver 13611 E. Colfax Ave Aurora, CO 80045 US
• Name: Sergio Ayala
• Phone: 316-685-2221 X50777
• Email: [email protected]