Motor Vehicle Operator

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

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.

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: Customer Service (Clerical/Technical) Industrial Equipment Operation Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Operation of Equipment/Machinery Without 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: You must obtain a CDL within 6 months of hire. 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.

Major duties and responsibilities include: Oversees operation and maintenance on various types of industrial equipment to include field-type tractors with attached or towed equipment, skid steer equipment, mower units 31,000 GVW snow plow/sander with a very large rollover plow, 1,400 pound compacting trash truck, and a streetsweeper. Employee reads, modifies and maintains record drawings of irrigation and utility distribution systems.

Employee researches proper materials for required use, provides information for ordering, maintains stock levels and establishes inventories for materials. Maintains vehicles and equipment in a safe and dependable condition. Incumbent is responsible for the maintenance, repair, replacement, expansion, and modernization of the stations underground and above ground irrigation systems. Routinely displays courteous and respectful behavior to all customers.

Greets others with a smile; acknowledges presence of others and uses appropriate salutations. Projects a positive and professional image of the VA Medical Center. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm Position Description/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator/PD10119A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized