This position is located in the Clement J. Zablocki Medical Center, Milwaukee; complexity level 1A facility. The incumbent functions as a Motor Vehicle Operator.

Duties

The purpose of this position is to operate patient transport vehicles, including emergency vehicles, patient transport vans/buses and other types transport vehicles, to and from VA Medical Center facilities, private healthcare facilities, and other private sector areas like patient homes, railway, bus stations and airports. Incumbent drives predetermined and/or scheduled routes or special runs. Major duties and responsibilities include: Receiving work assignments and direction regarding work methods, procedures and schedules from either the Transportation Coordinator and/or the Mobility Manager. Arriving at and departing from pickup and discharge points at scheduled times. Reading installation maps and judges road/traffic conditions to determine the shortest and safest route. Enforcing passenger safety and seatbelt use. Using multiple variations of Mobile Data Computer (MDC) in and out of the vehicles for assigned trips and duties daily. Loading and unloading patients and medical supplies. 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. Using two-way radios (or other device) to maintain communications with dispatcher/supervisor on assignments and locations. Possessing Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger endorsement is required for the position. Operates various engineering type equipment. Performs ground maintenance tasks, such as shovels snow from sidewalks and operates power snow-blowers, sweeps roads and side-walks, rakes and cuts lawns. Work Schedule: Full Time, Saturday- Wednesday, 8:00AM-4:30PM, CST (This position is considered emergency essential and may be required to work outside of his/her normal duty hours for snow emergencies. Alternate Work Schedule available for qualified candidates (8-9 hour days, 1-8 hour day and 1 day off per pay period a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday). 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. Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved

Requirements

Qualifications

Driver's License Requirement: Must possess a current, and valid state Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger endorsement and air brake (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 upon selection) You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF A MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION (SCREEN OUT) MOTOR VEHICLES WORK PRACTICES INTERPRET INSTRUCTIONS, SPECIFICATIONS (MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATION) DRIVE SAFELY RELIABILITY AND DEPENDABILITY PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK CONDITIONS: This position is required to stand, sit, and bend. When loading and unloading trucks or when working on grounds maintenance tasks, the incumbent is required to lift 50 lbs., and occasionally works in cramped and fatiguing positions. Frequent stooping/bending and physical exertion may be involved when assisting into and out of the vehicle. WORK CONDITIONS: Drivers work mostly outside and operate vehicles in all kinds of weather, both indoors, in a vehicle, and outdoors. 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. When driving vehicles, incumbent is exposed to traffic hazards, inclement weather conditions, and other various safety concerns. Depending on the tasks performed, safety equipment may be required. 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: Drive SafelyInterpret Instructions, Specifications (mobile equipment operations)Motor VehiclesReliability And DependabilityWithout more than normal supervisionWork Practices 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

There is no education substitute for this position.

Contacts

• Address Clement J Zablocki Veterans Administration Medical Center 5000 West National Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53295 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]