Incumbent is required to operate a 2 ½ ton truck, with a gross vehicle weight of approximately 19,200 pounds, in order to carry out the functions of the Laundry Unit. Incumbent transports linen, uniforms, and patient clothing essential to the operation of this Medical Center. Incumbent is responsible for the protection of linen, uniforms, and patient clothing from damage or contamination during delivery.

Duties

Operates laundry trucks to transport laundry from medical center laundry to patient care buildings. Possess and maintain valid state driver's license. Deliver clean linen, uniforms, and patient clothing essential to the operation of this Medical Center and return soiled linen items to the laundry for laundering. Negotiate city traffic, state roads, highways and perform routine driver's maintenance on vehicle in operation. The incumbent must be knowledgeable in diesel engine operation, which includes draining, thawing, and replacing fuel filters. Use equipment consistent with operating instructions and safety regulations, and specifically to operate diesel powered vehicles with heavy loads and with the ability to safely to load and unload rolling stock from cargo transport vehicles. Maneuver a 2 ½ ton truck, with a gross vehicle weight of approximately 19,200 pounds within close tolerances when driving and backing over uneven ground and in narrow or congested areas, between buildings and other vehicles, and when positioning vehicles at loading docks. Inspect the vehicle to be sure it is clean, safe and in safe operating condition. Climb in and out of vehicles, and exert moderate to heavy physical effort in climbing on or in to load or tie down cargo. Operate vehicles in all types of weather and is exposed to the danger of serious accidents. Incumbent may be exposed to dirt and fumes, and to the possibility of cuts, bruises, and broken bones as a result of accidents while driving or from falling objects when loading/unloading the vehicle and can verbalize accident reporting procedures. Work Schedule: 7:00am - 3:30pm Monday - Friday Position Description Title/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator/PD02012A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorize

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 04/29/2024. 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 eligible applicants are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal SupervisionAbility to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles)Ability to Operate Safely (Non-motor Vehicles)Interpret Instructions, Specifications (mobile equipment operations)Operation of Motor VehiclesReliability And DependabilityWork 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address WG Bill Hefner Salisbury VA Medical Center 1601 Brenner Avenue Salisbury, NC 28144 US
• Name: Kristopher Palmer
• Email: [email protected]