The Motor Vehicle Operator provides safe transportation for Veterans and accompanying family member or caretaker.
Major duties and responsibilities include, but may not be limited to:
· 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.
· Performs other related duties as assigned
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized
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.