Motor Vehicle Operator

Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is located in Facility Management Service at the VA Maine Healthcare System in Manchester, New Hampshire. The Motor Vehicle Operator safely transports patients, passengers, supplies, equipment, and materials; performs vehicle inspections and minor maintenance; and supports grounds maintenance and snow removal operations.

• Duties include but are not limited to the following; Assists patients entering and exiting vehicles and safely loads, unloads, and secures wheelchair passengers. Plans routes, follows established schedules, and completes required trip and transportation documentation. Performs daily vehicle safety inspections, routine operator maintenance, and reports mechanical or safety problems. Maintains vehicle cleanliness and ensures required safety equipment is properly used. Operates loaders, dump trucks, tractors, mowers, snowplows, salt spreaders, and other grounds or snow-removal equipment. Performs grounds maintenance duties such as mowing, trimming, raking, weed removal, and snow removal. Loads and unloads supplies, materials, equipment, and other cargo as required. Complies with federal, state, and local traffic laws and established safety procedures. Performs other duties as assigned. 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. Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved

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