Motor Vehicle Operator

Summary The incumbent of this position is a Motor Vehicle Operator assigned to the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center, Transportation Section of Engineering Service. Incumbent must possess a State Operator's Permit, Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Medical Certificate endorsement. Licensing information must be clearly stated on your resume or you will not be considered for this position. Duties Primary duties include, but not limited to: Operate and perform operator maintenance on truck tractor, with semi-trailers that have approximate gross vehicle weight of 26,000.1 pounds or more. Compile all necessary data to fill out all mileage reports, and fuel reports on a daily basis. Independently arranges for routine maintenance of vehicle and informs the supervisor of these repairs. Responsible for maintaining the vehicle in a clean, safe, operating condition, fluid capacities. Conducts pre-operation inspections, and maintenance requirements for servicing. Responsible for maintaining Class A vehicle in a clean, safe, operating condition. Determine the correct turning radius of the truck tractor/semi-trailer combination, Class A Vehicles. Able to back the trailer into loading docks, between other trailers, and in narrow, congested locations around warehouses and parking areas. Independently arranges for routine maintenance of vehicle and informs the supervisor of these repairs, or safety concerns. Operates the Class A vehicle on interstate highways, winding roads, and steep grades and manipulates the dual braking system to prevent the semi-trailer from jackknifing. Safe Driving record, and current class A license. Air brake knowledge. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:00am-04:30pm OR 9:00am-5:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator/PD018020 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Requirements Conditions of employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job All 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. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Subject to background/security investigation Pre-employment physical required Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 03/23/2026. Drivers License Requirement: Incumbent must possess a State Operator's Permit, Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Medical Certificate endorsement. Licensing information must be clearly stated on your resume or you will not be considered for this position. EXPERIENCE: 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: 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: 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. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Incumbent must be in good physical condition and have 20/20 vision with or without glasses. Incumbent will be required to lift moderate to heavy weight in loading and unloading laundry and supplies. Incumbent will be climbing on the tractors to hook up service lines, lower landing gears and climbing on the trailer to load or tie down cargo. Working Conditions: Work will be performed both inside and outside of the vehicle where the incumbent will be subject to long periods of time sitting and exposed to all types of weather. Incumbent is subject to the injuries involved with loading and unloading vehicles. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. 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