The Motor Vehicle Operator position is located in the Transportation Unit of the Maintenance and Operations Section, Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) Engineering Service.

Duties

The duties of the Motor Vehicle Operator include but are not limited to: Maintain a commercial type driver's license that allows transporting passengers on buses and driving vehicles weighing over 26,000 lbs. gross. Conduct operator checks and maintenance of all types of vehicles (i.e. safety equipment, fluid levels, tire pressures, belts and hoses, etc.) Maintain vehicle records and maintenance of vehicles. Determine the best and safest routes to follow and be alert to road conditions, hazards, making adjustments to abide by all laws, weight, heights, and clearances. Operate various motor vehicles including sedans, trucks, buses and lay down type patient vehicles. Operate vehicle with gross weight of more than 26,000lbs equipped with air-type brakes. Operate tractors with accessory equipment and is knowledgeable of power take-off style equipment and its safe uses. Make scheduled trips on a regular and recurring basis carrying patients, materials, and equipment. Working knowledge of lay down patient vehicle and the operation of all related equipment. Remove snow and ice from VA grounds using all types of equipment as needed. Operates dump trucks with hydraulic equipment such as platform lifts. Must be capable of driving in heavy traffic using driving skills to maintain safe yet timely transportation of patients, materials and equipment. Makes independent decisions as to safe operating condition and needs for emergent repairs. Capable of moderate physical effort is required in the handling of objects. Physical effort is used in reaching, bending, turning, in operating the vehicle. Able to work outside and at time exposed to bad weather in loading and unloading vehicles. The Motor Vehicle Operator must possess and maintain a current, CDL license is required for Class B, with P endorsement (authority to drive passenger buses). Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00AM - 3:30 PM Position Description Title/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator/PD03920A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/04/2024. 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)Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle)Vehicle OperationWithout more than normal supervision 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: Moderate physical effort is required for the handling of objects. Physical effort is used in reaching, bending, turning in operating the vehicle. Working Conditions: Work required incumbent to be outside and to drive in all types of weather conditions. There are many times during the winter when the incumbent is required to drive trucks and passenger vehicles in deep snow and on icy streets and highways. Under these conditions, vehicle control is extremely difficult and requires rapid movement of arms and legs to keep vehicles from sliding, causing damage to property and/or individuals. Also in performing duties, incumbent is subjected to dust, fumes and traffic hazards find it necessary to effect emergency repairs. The operator is a regular driver on public highways and agency reservations. Driving involves both daylight and night driving hours.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Tennessee Valley HCS - Nashville 1310 24th Avenue South Nashville, TN 37212 US
• Name: Jason Beverung
• Phone: 423-926-1171 X2231
• Email: [email protected]