Overview
Motor Vehicle Operator Jobs in Idaho Falls, Idaho, USA at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Job Description
This position is located at Idaho Falls, , and is organizationally aligned under the VA Salt Lake City Health Care System, in Salt Lake City, Utah. The primary purpose of this position is to transport patients and their caregivers to and from VA Medical Center facilities, private healthcare facilities, and other private sector areas such as patient homes, railway stations, bus stations, and airports.
Duties
Major Duties:
Requirements Qualifications
PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK
CONDITIONS:
PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work requires reaching, turning, or moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to operate hand and foot controls. Incumbent will be required to assist patients with a variety of medical conditions and/or disabilities. Associated duties require stooping, bending, lifting, climbing, and securing patients, oxygen, and wheelchairs with appropriate securing devices. Lifts and carries objects weighing up to 50 pounds and heavier.
Must follow prescribed safety procedures using appropriate lifting methods and body mechanics for heavy lifting or moving of heavy objects. Must be able to drive for a minimum of a four-hour period and stay mentally alert. If the driver realizes they are not mentally alert, they must use good judgment in pulling over at the first safe area, conducting a walk-around inspection of the vehicle, and continuing driving as soon as possible.
Incumbent must pass a VA Physical and adhere to all VA and DOT drug and alcohol testing and guidelines.
WORK
CONDITIONS:
Drivers work mostly outside and operate vehicles in all kinds of weather. Drivers are exposed to dirt, fumes, and the possibility of cuts, bruises, and broken bones as a result of accidents when loading and unloading the vehicle. Must have the ability to drive in rural areas, very congested metropolitan traffic, and/or construction zones. Must safely handle patients, both on stretchers and in wheelchairs, when loading and unloading from vans and buses.
The employee may be required to work outside normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Shift work may be required. Overtime may be necessary during emergencies or when transporting patients is critical.
Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications. The job element method will be used to match your skills and knowledge against the work requirements. Your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume.
You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment:
Dexterity and Safety
Interpret Instructions, Specifications (mobile equipment operations)
Motor Vehicles
Reliability And Dependability
Important: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours per week. All experience listed on your resume must include start and end dates. Part-time experience will be credited proportionally. Clearly indicate the duties and responsibilities for each position and the hours worked per week.
Experience includes paid, unpaid, and volunteer work through programs like Peace Corps, Ameri Corps, and other organizations. Volunteer work provides valuable skills and experience that are recognized in your application.
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Title: Motor Vehicle Operator
Company: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Location: Idaho Falls, Idaho, USA
Category: Transportation (Driver)
