Motor Vehicle Operator

Full Job Description

This position is located in the Transportation Section of the Engineering Service at VA Hudson Valley Health Care System - Franklin Delano Roosevelt Hospital in Montrose, NY.

The Motor Vehicle Operator is responsible for providing all transportation assistance to the medical center, which include transporting patients and family members, supplies equipment, construction material, office and hospital furniture, and clean linen and uniforms.

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 03/03/2026.

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: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles) Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc.

(Related to Mobile Equipment Operation) Ability to Operate Safely (Non-motor Vehicles) Operation of Motor Vehicles Reliability and Dependability 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: Light physical effort is required in reaching, bending, turning, or moving arms, feet, and legs to operate hand and foot controls of motor vehicles.

Physical effort is exerted in operating, turning, backing, and controlling heavier vehicles.

Work requires standing on hard surfaces for extended periods of time; bending, stooping, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. May lift and carry items that weigh up to 50 pounds or more.

Heavier items are moved with weight-handling equipment or with assistance from others. Forklift operation requires moderate physical effort in operating hand and foot controls. Major Duties:

DESIGNATED DRUG-TESTING POSITION: 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. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result is received.

Major duties and responsibilities include but not limited to: Operating a variety of motor vehicles including cargo, van, trucks, and buses, which are gasoline or diesel powered with approximate gross vehicle weight of more than 26,000 pounds and up to 32,000 pounds Transporting patients and family members, supplies, materials, or equipment throughout the medical center complex and the local public area Performing required operator maintenance; maintaining service records; completing delivery records, trip tickets; and completing accident report in case of accident Understanding the operations difficulties such as weight restrictions, various vehicle prohibitions on certain roads or areas, and rough terrain in order to haul equipment materials Loading and unloading crated and uncrated equipment, supplies, and parts from vehicles; uncrating material Checking, counting, and sorting material, stocking and palletizing material in closed or open storage Operating a forklift truck (of up to 10,000 or more pound capacity) in indoor warehouse or outside storage areas and on loading dock to load, unload, and store material Work Schedule: Monday to Friday; 7:00am - 3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator/PD02738A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized