This position is located at the Northern Indiana Healthcare System at the Hoosier VA Clinic in Peru, IN. The purpose of this position is to operate patient transport vehicles, including emergency vehicles, patient transport vans/buses and other types transport vehicles, capable of carrying up to 8 or more passengers, to and from VA Medical Center facilities, private healthcare facilities, and other private sector areas like patient homes, railway, bus stations and airports.

Duties

This position is to operate patient transport vehicles, including emergency vehicles, patient transport vans/buses and other types of transport vehicles. Duties include but are not limited to: Drives one or more types of patient transport vehicles, including patient transport vans/buses and other types transport vehicles, capable of carrying up to 8 or more passengers, to and from VA Medical Center facilities, private healthcare facilities, and other private sector areas like patient homes, railway, bus stations, and airports. Maintains knowledge of vehicle types that may include special purpose vehicles equipped with special purpose equipment and levers, buttons and control equipment (e.g., wheelchair lifts). Drives predetermined and/or scheduled routes or special runs. Performs preventive maintenance tasks and preparation of trip tickets are reviewed for adequacy and compliance with instructions. Maintain records and complete inspection checklists/forms and accident/incident reports. Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment. Uses two-way radio (or other device) to maintain communications with dispatcher/supervisor on assignments and locations, in accordance with FCC rules and regulations. Performs operator maintenance such as checking fluid levels and air pressure in tires. Selects routes and obeying all traffic laws and safety regulations. Reads installation maps and judges road/traffic conditions to determine the shortest and safest route. Enforces passenger safety and seatbelt use. Provides friendly, polite, and courteous service. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Full-time - Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized Position Description/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator/PD99793S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 06/28/2024. DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIREMENT: Must possess a valid State Driver's License to operate a motor vehicle. (Please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. You will be required to show your valid state driver's license at the time of your interview.) 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 Safely Interpret Instructions, Specifications (mobile equipment operations) Motor Vehicles Reliability And Dependability Without more than normal supervision Work 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: Drivers at grade 6 require greater physical effort to maneuver the longer and heavier vehicles, especially when backing these vehicles. Ambulance or patient transport vehicle drivers may be required to assist patients into and out of the vehicle, which involves physical exertion and frequent stooping, bending and/or possible lifting. Work at this level meets grade 6 because drivers operate vehicles in all types of traffic and weather on public roads (or the equivalent), and are exposed to the danger of serious accidents. They drive in heavy traffic and at highway speeds over complicated road and interchange systems.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Northern Indiana HCS 1700 East 38th Street Marion, IN 46953 US
• Name: Karen Reynard
• Phone: 8325160092
• Email: [email protected]