These positions are located in the transportation section at the VA Medical Center in Syracuse, NY. The Motor Vehicle Operator transports patients, employees, supplies, lab specimens, drugs, and other items to predetermined locations.

Duties

Operation of gasoline, electric powered or diesel vehicles up to 26,000 pounds, Gross Vehicular Weight Rating (GVWR). Drives a variety of government vehicles for the purpose of transporting patients and employees, some of which are equipped with airbrakes. Maintains records and document actions, such as operator inspection checklists/forms/and accident/incident reports. Operates a wheelchair lift ramp, including the proper use of vehicle device restraint/lock down mechanisms to safely transport wheelchairs, motorized wheelchairs and scooters. Performs operator maintenance such as checking fluid levels and air pressure in tires, cleaning and washing of vehicles, and performing inspection checklists to ensure safe and proper operation. Transports patient records and maintain confidentiality until transferred to appropriate medical staff upon arrival at destination. Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations. Practices and promotes safe work and driving habits and follow standard safety procedures. Identifies existing or potential safety hazards and promptly notifying supervisor and initiating corrective action is required. Uses Two-Way radio (or other device) to maintain communications with dispatcher/supervisor on assignments and locations, in accordance with rules and regulations. Reads map in order to reach unfamiliar locations. Uses skill in Motor vehicle mechanics. Interprets operator's manual for assigned vehicles. Operates patient transport vehicles (including emergency vehicles, patient transport vans/buses and other types of transport vehicles, capable of carrying up to 8 or more passengers. Transports patients in a manner that minimizes disruption to personnel and ensure maximum comfort and safety during travel. Uses skill in defensive driving techniques. DESIGNATED DRUG-TESTING POSITION: Applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result is received. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved

Requirements

Qualifications

This position includes a Selective Placement Factor (skill, knowledge, ability or other worker characteristic basic to - and essential for - satisfactory performance of the job). Selective Placement Factors are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for a position. Applicants who do not meet it are ineligible for further consideration. The Selective Placement Factor for this position is: The Motor Vehicle Operator's must possess a valid, unrestricted, and clean Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class C, with Passenger endorsement, allowing for Airbrake operation. NOTE: We cannot accept photographs, therefore; please do not submit a copy of your driver's license with your application package. If an interview is requested, you may be required to provide a copy of your current and valid CDL. PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK CONDITIONS: Effort is required to assist Veterans and/or caregivers from entering and exiting government vehicles. The person in this position will be required to lift, push or pull moderate to heavy items (up to 45lbs) on a daily basis, such as wheelchair patients, machinery, mail bins, Dental Bins and other Medical Center supply goods. The position requires sitting for prolonged periods of time, regular stooping and bending and the arms and feet to operate the vehicle. Operates vehicles in all types of weather and traffic conditions on public roads and highways. Outside work may involve extreme cold or hot working conditions as well as rain, snow and Ice. Protective clothing is provided as protection from the outside elements. There is the possibility of both minor personal accidents, such as cuts or bruises while loading and unloading the vehicle as well as injuries as a result of a more serious vehicle accident. The person in this position is exposed to periods of driving in heavy traffic. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications. For this position, the job element method is used to match what you, the applicant, can do against what the work calls for. Your knowledge, skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge, skills and abilities (called job elements) needed for success. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element (WG-2 and higher only; screen-outs are not applicable to WG-1). Applicants who appear to meet the screen out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration. The potential eligibles are rated against the remainder of the job elements. While a specific length of training and experience is not required, your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume. You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Drive SafelyInterpret Instructions, Specifications (mobile equipment operations)Reliability And DependabilityWork Practices IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. 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. 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; religious; 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Syracuse VA Medical Center 800 Irving Ave Syracuse, NY 13210 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]