Motor Vehicle Operator

Full Job Description

This position is located in the Business Office of the Nebraska Western Iowa Health Care System.

The primary purpose of the Motor Vehicle Operator position is to transport eligible patients, caregivers, and attendants to various locations.

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: 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.

Driver's License Requirement: Must possess a valid State-issued Driver's License to operate a motor vehicle. (Please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package.

You will be required to show your valid state-issued driver's license at the time of your interview.) Physical Requirements: 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 driver realizes they are not mentally alert, they must use good judgment in pulling over at the first safe area, road- checking vehicle with walk-around inspection, and continue driving as soon as possible.

Incumbent must pass a VA Physical and adhere to all VA and DOT drug and alcohol testing and guidelines.

You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position.

Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination.

Working Conditions: Drivers work mostly outside and operate vehicles in all kinds of weather.

Drivers are exposed to dirt, fumes, and to the possibility of cuts, bruises, and broken bones as a result of accidents when loading and unloading the vehicle.

Must have ability to drive in rural areas, very congested Metropolitan traffic and/or construction zones.

Must safely handle patients, both stretcher and wheelchair, in loading and unloading from vans and buses.

The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Shift work may be required.

May be required to work overtime after normal working hours providing it is an emergency or their services are needed to transport patients. Major Duties:

As a VTS Motor Vehicle Operator you will perform duties and assignments that include (but are not limited to): Serves as the front-line contact with patients.

Will assist in the Eligibility and Enrollment (Travel) departments performing various administrative duties, as assigned, when not transporting patients.

These duties will include processing beneficiary travel using established 1358 funding.

Computer skills; send/receive emails, create/edit Word and Excel documents, and access various other systems to process travel claims.

Provides non-emergent, safe transportation of veterans and cargo with the use of a government vehicle ranging from 8,900 to 20,000 gross vehicle weight and wheelchair lift.

Operates, troubleshoots minor vehicle issues, and provides preventive maintenance for patient transport vehicles. Operates vehicles in a safe and expeditious manner of the assigned job.

Vehicles are driven over roads and streets through all kinds of traffic and weather.

Vehicles include special purpose vehicles equipped with special purpose power equipment and levers, buttons, pedals, etc., control equipment (e.g., wheel chair lifts).

Transport patients in such a manner that minimizes disturbance to affected part and ensures maximum comfort. Knows and abides by laws and traffic regulations.

When transporting patients, must be able to load and unload patient in a safe manner. Provides timely and courteous service to external and internal customers of the VA Medical Center.

Physical effort is moderate. Work requires reaching, turning, moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to operate hand and foot controls. Associated duties require stooping, bending, and climbing.

Lifts and carries objects weighing up to 40 pounds and heavier. Must have an appropriate, valid Driver's License is required for the position.

Driver may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. May be required to work as needed to fulfill patient transportation needs.

Drivers cannot refuse to make any runs up to the end of his/her tour. May be required to work overtime after normal working hours if needed to transport patients.

Must complete basic CPR, AED, and First Aid Training.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 4:30pm (8-hour shift, rotating schedule) Position Description Title/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator/PD99793S Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers.

This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest.

As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran.

This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community.

This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.