The Motor Vehicle Operator works in the Veteran Transportation Service (VTS) program of the Robley Rex Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) located in Louisville Kentucky with several Community based outpatient clinics.

Duties

Major duties and responsibilities include:

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/24/2024. 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 eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Drive SafelyInterpret Instructions, Specifications (mobile equipment operations)Motor VehiclesReliability And DependabilityWithout more than normal supervisionWork 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: Physical effort is moderate. Work requires reaching, turning, or moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to operate hand and foot controls. Associated duties require stooping, bending, and climbing. Lifts and carries objects weighing up to 40 pounds and heavier objects with assistance. Considerable physical efforts may be required to change tires and make limited emergency repairs, such as installing an emergency fan belt or replacing a fuse on an open highway. Working Conditions: Works irregular tours when needed and as emergencies arise, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. The employee may be required to work overtime, irregular shifts on a scheduled or emergency basis. May be exposed to extreme hot or cold temperatures and all types of weather conditions while working outdoors. May be exposed to long hours of driving. Work will include lifting, pulling, pushing, stooping, climbing and working in cramped positions. Incumbent may be required to perform physical labor in the upkeep of facility and grounds. Required to work under various weather and road conditions, to operate snowplow and sand/salt spreader during icy and snowy conditions. Works outside in all kinds of weather and inside in areas that may be dusty, drafty, and noisy. The equipment and tasks involved at this level frequently require special care to avoid serious injury. Responsible for following all safety rules, regulations, and traffic signs. Special precautions must be taken to avoid injury. Personal protective equipment such as hard hats, gloves, etc., must be worn when conditions justify their use

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Robley Rex VA Medical Center 800 Zorn Avenue Louisville, KY 40206 US
• Name: David Mason
• Phone: 304-669-0978
• Email: [email protected]