Motor Vehicle Operator
Description
JOB SUMMARY:
The Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center, Iron Mountain, MI., is announcing the following position: A full-time Motor Vehicle Operator who operates passenger vehicles, tractors, trucks (gross weight 22,000 pounds), power equipment, snow removal equipment (gross vehicle weight 17,000 pounds).
THE INCUMBENT WILL BE REQUIRED TO WORK ROTATING 12 HOUR SHIFTS AND MAY BE ASSIGNED TO WORK A VARIETY OF SHIFTS TO MEET DEPARTMENT NEEDS.
The Iron Mountain VA is located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and is part of the VA’s Great Lakes Health Care System in the Veteran’s Integrated Service Network (VISN 12). The Medical Center and its community clinics/sites serve eligible veterans in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan (fifteen counties) and Northeast Wisconsin (eleven counties). If you are searching for a unique opportunity that includes an excellent federal benefits package with one of the largest healthcare networks, then this opportunity is for you. The area is jam packed with things to do from winter sports to summer recreational activities. It’s a beautiful natural environment with endless outdoor adventure; is within driving distance from Lake Superior and Lake Michigan; and contains an excellent school system. Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is truly a great place to raise a family.
NOTE: If interviews are conducted, the Performance Based Interviewing (PBI) process will be used when filling this vacancy. For further information regarding PBI, refer to the following website: http://www.va.gov/pbi.
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Duties
Additional Duty Location Info:
1 vacancy – Upper Peninsula, MI
The incumbent will transport patients, both ambulatory and wheelchair, operates passenger busses on schedules or special runs from one location to another, operates the trucks, tractors, snow removal, material handling and general hauling necessary to maintenance. Will be responsible for maintaining and repair of VA grounds equipment such as lawn movers, push or tractor type, edgers, snow blowers and related equipment. Performs preventive maintenance n VA and GSA equipment such as checking oil, tires, batteries, solutions, cooling systems, fan belts or other noticeable leaks in transmissions, differentials, etc., and sees that repairs are made. Performs labor duties when assigned. Incumbent will also keep tools and areas that pertain to his work clean and neat at all times.
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Qualifications and Evaluations
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Must have a valid State Driver’s License, CDL with a Class B-P endorsement, and a U.S. Government Operator’s License to drive all types of vehicles.
The incumbent will need to obtain a CPR/Defibrillator certification upon appointment. Training will be provided thru the VA.
May be exposed to extremes of hot and cold temperatures and all types of weather conditions.
May be exposed to long hours of driving.
Work will involve lifting, pushing, pulling, stooping, climbing and working in cramped positions.
You will be rated on the following elements: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision; Operation of motor vehicle (Screen-Out) (Please provide a copy of valid CDL with supplemental); Ability to interpret instructions relating to the operation of motor vehicles; Ability to drive safely; Reliability and dependability as a motor vehicle operator
You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
Candidate must successfully complete and clear a background investigation.
Applicants for this position must pass a pre-employment medical examination.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required; and on the extent to which your application shows that you possess the knowledges, skills, and abilities associated with this position as defined below. When describing your knowledges, skills, and abilities, please be sure to give examples and explain how often you used these skills, the complexity of the knowledge you possessed, the level of the people you interacted with, the sensitivity of the issues you handled, etc.
1. Do you hold a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Copy of Commercial Drivers License must be sent with these rating factors. (Screen-Out).
2: Ability to work independently accomplishing task successfully with little or no supervision. Describe a task, how long did it take and what did you do. (Screen-Out).
3. Have you ever operated a motor vehicle of 2 ton or more. YES______ NO______
Give the name and address of the employer, dates employed, types of vehicle operated.
4. Ability to interpret instructions relating to the operation of motor vehicles. Explain the types of manuals, handbooks, catalogs, safety codes etc that you have used.
5. Ability to drive safely. (Must complete Ability to Drive Safely Form CSC 665)
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