Motor Vehicle Operator

This position is located at the Durham VA Medical Center, Engineering Service. The primary purpose of this position is to transport patients from surrounding areas to Durham VA Medical Center. Incumbent must possess and maintain a valid state drivers license active Class 'C' with 'P' endorsement. Duties include but not limited too: Motor Vehicle Operator is required to operate a 10 to 15 passenger van with a gross vehicle weight over 10,000 pounds to transport veterans on a regular and recurring basis to the VA Medical Center and other locations within the surrounding areas. Motor Vehicle Operator must insure that wheelchairs are locked in place, secured and positioned properly. Motor Vehicle Operator will operate vehicles over Federal, state, and county roads and city streets in all traffic conditions. Motor Vehicle Operator will assist veterans in and out of the vehicle, observing necessary safety and lifting techniques as appropriate. Motor Vehicle Operator will ensure the safety and comfort of the veterans during the time the veteran is en route to destination and/or origination point. Motor Vehicle Operator is assigned to the Maintenance and Operations Section and is dispatched by the clerical personnel in the Engineering Service Office, who functions as the dispatcher, and informs the Motor Vehicle Operator of the destinations, passengers, or patients to be transported, deadlines to be met and any special information important to the completion of the mission. Motor Vehicle Operator will maintain a daily logbook indicating the mileage, time and date of arrivals and departure between the VA Medical Center and dispatched points. When time permits the Motor Vehicle Operator will perform courier duties such as delivering mail to Legacy Tower, Downtown Durham, Hillandale Clinics, and other services within the VA Medical Center and assist in providing clerical assignments in a variety of general support area required in office environment (i.e. data entry into VISTA; receiving and directing callers and visitors as needed; receiving, collecting, and delivering mail as needed; copying and completing forms and questionnaires; data retrieval, compilation and dissemination.) Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8am-4:30pm Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Available Position Description Title/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator/PD558-02257A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Not Authorized To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/12/2026. 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: Drive Safely Interpret Instructions, Specifications (mobile equipment operations) Motor Vehicles Reliability And Dependability Without more than normal supervision 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. 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: 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. Working 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. 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 identification 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. High School Diploma ( Month and year)