Motor Vehicle Operator

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/06/2026.

01EXPERIENCE

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.

For the Motor Vehicle Operator position, you must have previous experience and knowledge that includes, but is not limited to safe operation of motor vehicles and other operated equipment in order to be able to make judgments concerning the load, breaking distance, and distance maintained from other vehicles; ability to perform safety checks on vehicles; knowledge of traffic laws on and off VA grounds; operating vehicles or tractor trailers up to 26,000 pounds; fill in, assist, or support higher graded motor vehicle operators; assists patients from vehicle to their scheduled destination; loads and unloads supplies and building materials from trucks; operates engineering type equipment such as trucks, snow blowers, shovels, and other gasoline driven grass cutting equipment; and maneuver vehicles over uneven terrain, congested areas, and improved roads with light to moderate traffic.

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 Safely Interpret Instructions, Specifications (mobile equipment operations) Motor Vehicles Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle) Work 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.

02Physical Requirements

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.

03Working Conditions

Work is performed in all types of weather, both indoors, in a vehicle, and outdoors. 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.

The Motor Vehicle Operator drives government vehicles for the main purpose of transporting confidential/sensitive paper on and off station for destruction. Periodically, incumbent may transport supplies, cardboard bales, biohazard waste, recycle materials, and small furniture. the Motor Vehicle Operator will travel between buildings on the VA grounds and travel to other VA facilities and clinics such as clinics located at Union Grove, Cleveland, Appleton and Green Bay.

Incumbent operates motor vehicles including cargo (box) trucks, pickup trucks, panel trucks, flatbed trucks, sedans, which typically have an approximate gross vehicle weight up to 11,790 Kilograms (26000 pounds). Vehicles are driven on the basis of specific trip assignments or regularly established schedules over public roads (or the equivalent) at highway speeds. Incumbent will operate vehicle over Federal, state and country roads and city streets in all conditions.

Major Duties Safeguards large quantities of confidential materials, Personal Identifiable Information (PII), chairs and other small furniture and items for Interior Designs, and other supplies for EMS. Collects PII materials from designated locations and safely stores until transported for final destruction. Ensures the cargo is protected from the weather and that it is properly distributed and secured to prevent damage or loss while in transit.

Safely loads and unloads vehicle and may receive help from other workers. Completes trip tickets and safety inspection records. Responsible for basic, routine maintenance of the vehicle Incumbent follows all safety directives applicable to their position. Completes work orders and repairs office chairs. Performs other duties as assigned NOTE: The incumbent must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license (DL) at all times.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm Monday-Friday Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not authorized Position Description Title/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator/PD22011O Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized