Summary The incumbent works within the Maintenance Division of Facilities Engineering Service at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center as a Motor Vehicle Operator. Vehicles operated range from 2 to 4-person all-electric utility vehicles, Dual-Use vehicles, 70 passenger busses and dump/plow trucks with a GVWR of up to 33,000 pounds. The MVO duties include patient transport, vehicle maintenance, winter operations including snow removal and plowing and groundskeeping work performing lawn mowing and trimming. Responsibilities Major duties and responsibilities include: Operate a large stake truck with a maximum load capacity of 18,000 pounds. Operate dump trucks (all year long) with GVWR's of 33,000 pounds, air brakes, plows, and salt spreaders (for winter operations). Work closely with hospital clinical staff to coordinate transportation to and from prearranged therapy outings. Operate dual Use vehicle is utilized frequently, as it is equipped for wheel-chairs, and has a power lift for wheel chair access equipment is properly secured for transport. Seek to cost-effectively meet or exceed compliance with applicable federal, state and local environmental. Transport physically impaired patients, using safety tie-downs for wheelchairs. Record vehicle use on the proper forms. Inspect vehicles before use. Maneuver and back the dump trucks and the stake truck into tight openings with low visibility for storage while not in use. Operate ambulance buses and passenger buses for both long and short hauls. Drive in all types of weather and may be subjected to driving in all types of traffic. Ensure that vehicles are not overloaded with cargo, equipment being towed is within the operating parameters. Ensure that operator-level maintenance is complete. Adhere to all safety regulations established by the city, state, and the Department of Veterans Affairs. Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator/PD60722A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized 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. 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. 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, 10/14/2025. 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. Examples of qualifying related experience include: ability to operate various types of gasoline and/or diesel-powered vehicles (e.g., 2 to 4-person all-electric utility vehicles, Dual-Use vehicles, including a 14 passenger equipped with wheelchair accessability, 70 passenger busses and dump/plow trucks with a GVWR of up to 33,000 pounds) to transport patients and cargo; operate passenger buses, platform, van, stake, and dump trucks; operate vehicles equipped with lift-gates, spreaders, blades, electrically, hydraulically and/or mechanically operated; inspecting vehicles and performing operator maintenance (e.g., monitoring fluid levels, replacing air filters and interior lights, checking tire pressure and hose connections, and washing the vehicle) before operating them to ensure that they are clean and in safe operating condition; determining the shortest and safest routes to travel, can recognize hazardous conditions, and can alter routes to avoid them; perform duties utilizing radio communications techniques that conform to applicable communication standards; locate, extract, and present information in a clear and effective manner, providing accurate information to management, employees, and patients; operating, starting, stopping, backing, and driving a Mobile Medical Unit. These duties were performed within a healthcare setting and involved transporting patients to other hospitals, clinics, etc. in accordance with prescribed schedule(s) in a safe manner. 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. While a specific length of training and experience is not required, your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume. 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 Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger endorsement to operate a motor vehicle. ** Applicants have one (1) year to obtain the required CDL **(Please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. You will be required to show your valid commercial driver's license at the time of your interview or discuss obtaining your CDL within one (1) year of employment. Physical Requirements: All MVO's perform the following movements: stooping, crouching, throwing, pushing, pulling, lifting (heavy lifting with frequency), jumping from loading platforms to trucks, and jumping from trucks to loading platforms. Heavy physical effort is frequently exerted in the handling of objects weighing up to 80 pounds while loading or unloading, and occasionally handling objects weighing over 100 pounds. Making couplings between vehicles and towed equipment requires moderate physical effort in that heavy chains, bars, hooks, etc. must be lifted and properly secured. Working Conditions: Drives in all types of weather and may be subjected to driving in all types of traffic. Works outside in all weather conditions, and inside areas that may be noisy, dusty, drafty, and where vehicle exhaust is present. The equipment, tools and tasks involved at this level require special care to avoid injuries. Education Additional Information Receiving Service Credit or 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.