The Motor Vehicle Operator is responsible for safely transporting patents and employees as well as supplies, freight, and food that is transported 365 days a year, 3 times a day, between campuses of the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS). The incumbent may be required to work at HJ Heinz and University Drive and as directed.

Duties

Logistics has a mission to transport food 365 days a year 3 times a day between campuses in a refrigerated food truck over 26,000lbs. Major duties and responsibilities include: Operating gasoline or diesel powered vehicles that are 26,000 pounds or more Performing operator maintenance on all vehicles operated including monitoring fluid levels, replacing air filters and interior lights, checking tire pressure and hose connections, safety belts and washing the vehicle. Driving station vehicles such as pick-up trucks, sedans and/or station wagons, as assigned. Interring all road signs and markers. Following policy and procedures for usage of fleet charge cards. Complying with all traffic and safety regulations. Performing general labor duties related to securing, loading, and unloading patients in wheelchairs, wheeled gurneys, stretchers, assist ambulatory patients as well as cargo as directed. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Sunday-Wednesday, 530am-4:00pm Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Applicable Position Description Title/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator/PD03030-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/04/2024. 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. 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 elements. Applicants who appear to meet the screen out elements are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration. The potential eligible 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. Driver's License Requirement: Must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class B, with passenger (P) endorsement 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 commercial driver's license at the time of your interview.) PHYSICAL EFFORT: Moderate physical effort is used in reaching, bending, turning, or moving hands, arms, feet and legs to simultaneously operate hand and foot controls, and in normal driving because of the larger and heavier vehicle or equipment involved. Physical effort is required in the frequent handling of objects occasionally weighing over 50 pounds and when making couplings with auxiliary equipment when chains, bars, hooks, etc., must be lifted and properly secured. Considerable physical effort may be required to change tires and make limited emergency repairs while o assigned trips. Lift and handle heavy equipment and exert heavy physical effort lifting, pushing and pulling when lifting equipment, supplies, and furniture. Full use of arms and legs to safely operate mechanical equipment. Simultaneously manipulate equipment controls for tasks requiring body coordination. Exposed to congested traffic conditions, unsafe roads conditions due to ice, snow, rain, fumes, and dust. Also may be in contact with diseases from patients. WORK CONDITIONS: Works mostly outside and operates vehicles in all kinds of weather in a controlled traffic environment throughout a government installation or establishment and on public roadways. Operate vehicles in all types of traffic and weather on public roads and is exposed to the danger of serious accidents. Will drive in heavy traffic and at highway speeds over complicated road and interchange systems. 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 and unloading the vehicle. 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 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 Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Related to Mobile Equipment Operation)Ability to Operate Safely (Non-motor Vehicles)Operation of Motor VehiclesReliability and DependabilityWork Practices (Including Keeping Things Neat, Clean, and in Order) 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 Pittsburgh VA Medical Center 1010 Delafield Road Pittsburgh, PA 15215 US
• Name: Carletta Sligh
• Phone: (412) 822-2185
• Email: [email protected]