This position is located at VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System - Diamond View VA Clinic in Susanville, CA. The Motor Vehicle Operator is responsible for operating 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, to and from VA Medical Center facilities, private healthcare facilities, and other private sector areas like patient homes, railway, bus stations and airports.

Duties

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. Major duties and responsibilities include but not limited to: Driving predetermined and/or scheduled routes or special runs and arriving at and departing from pick- up and discharge points at scheduled times Operating the doors to allow passengers to enter and leave the vehicle; reading installation maps and judging road/traffic conditions to determine the shortest and safest route; and providing friendly, polite, and courteous service Driving various types of vehicles (include special purpose vehicles equipped with special purpose equipment and levers, buttons, pedals, and control equipment (e.g., wheelchair lifts) over roads and streets through various types of traffic and possible weather conditions Transporting patients safely in a manner that minimizes disruption to personnel and ensure maximum comfort during travel Understanding and abiding by rules, laws and traffic regulations pertaining to state laws Making trip to medical facilities, homes, railway, bus stations and airport, including picking up from private homes, nursing homes, hospitals, and doctors' offices and in some cases housing and employment areas in a timely and courteous manner Using multiple variations of Mobile Data Computer (MDC) in and out of the vehicles for assigned trips and duties daily Loading and unloading patients, medical supplies Operating a stretcher van, 1-ton wheelchair van, a passenger van, a large passenger bus, Dual Use Vehicles and other vehicles as assigned and needed to transport patients Picking up and delivering patients mainly throughout the Catchment area, as assigned by the Mobility Manager. Vehicles which range from 8,900 GVW to 26,000 GVW with wheelchair lift or ramp Following all applicable and current laws, regulations, VA directives, policies etc. Performing 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 Maintaining records and document actions, such as operator inspection checklists/forms and accident/incident reports Utilizing safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintaining a safe and clean work environment Driving other type motor vehicles on a non-recurring or incidental basis Participating in Service Safety activities and attends scheduled safety training as directed by supervisor Performing other related duties as assigned NOTE: Must successfully complete Basic Life Support training. Work Schedule: Monday to Friday; Various Day Shift Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved.

Requirements

Qualifications

DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIRED: A valid state issued Driver's License is required for the position. (We cannot accept photographs, so please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. You may be required to show your valid driver's license at the time of your interview.) PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work requires reaching, turning, or moving hands, ands, feet, and legs to operate hand and foot controls. Incumbent will be required to assist patients with a variety of medical conditions and/or disabilities. Associated duties require stooping, bending, lifting, climbing, and securing patients, oxygen, and wheelchairs with appropriate securing devices. Lifts and carries objects weighing up to 50 pounds and heavier. Must follow prescribed safety procedures using appropriate lifting methods and body mechanics for heavy lifting or moving of heavy objects. Must be able to drive for a minimum of a four-hour period and stay mentally alert. If driver realizes they are not mentally alert, they must use good judgment in pulling over at the first safe area, road- checking vehicle with walk-around inspection, and continue driving as soon as possible. Incumbent must pass a VA Physical and adhere to all VA and DOT drug and alcohol testing and guidelines. WORK CONDITIONS: Drivers work mostly outside and operate vehicles in all kinds of weather. Drivers are exposed to dirt, fumes, and to the possibility of cuts, bruises, and broken bones as a result of accidents when loading and unloading the vehicle. Must have ability to drive in rural areas, very congested Metropolitan traffic and/or construction zones. Must safely handle patients, both stretcher and wheelchair, in loading and unloading from vans and buses. The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Shift work may be required. May be required to work overtime after normal working hours providing it is an emergency or their services are needed to transport patients. 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: Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles)Operation of Motor VehiclesReliability And DependabilityWithout more than normal supervision 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 VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System 975 Kirman Avenue Reno, NV 89502 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]