Job Summary

This position is located within Facilities Management Service (FMS) at the VA Vancouver Campus, Vancouver, WA. This position transports laundry, general cargo, and a variety of specialize medical equipment between the Divisions, other Federal agencies, and locations throughout the region.

Job Description

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 01/17/2025. 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, The Ability to do the work of Motor Vehicle Operator without more than normal supervision, Examples of work include: Operation of vehicles with Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings (GVWR) of 80,000 pounds with the following endorsements that are also required: Combination doubles and triples, air brakes, passenger, hazardous material, and commercial general skills. Must be knowledgeable with combination system including coupling mechanism, air supply control, and braking components. (S-cam-wedge-disc spring). Must be knowledgeable with the Federal Hazardous Materials Table and the instruction for their safe transport. Must be knowledgeable with multi-speed rear axles, auxiliary transmission, and weight balance relative to the steering axle. Must have a thorough understanding of commercial heights, widths, weight, and length regulations. Since these vehicles are oversized and have limited maneuverability, greater skill and knowledge is required of this driver in the evaluation of condition and limits of roads and assessing traffic hazards. Position requires expert knowledge in load distribution and securing of loads and maneuvering large truck-trailer combination in confined areas that are congested with other traffic. Operator must be skilled with dual brake system and forward gear ratios when operating on steep downhill grades. Your experience must be detailed in your resume to receive credit. 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 Drive Safely Interpret Instructions, Specifications (mobile equipment operations) Motor Vehicles Reliability And Dependability 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: This position requires strenuous, heavy lifting. Operator must lift and stack heavy boxes of supplies and push and secure large heavy carts filled with linen. Must lift-push-pull various special medical machines. Operator climbs onto tractor to connect service lines and lower landing gear. Subject to continuous reaching, bending, and turning. Working Conditions: Working conditions for this position are hazardous. Operator must drive on steep terrain during periods of hazardous weather. Vehicles operated vibrate and jerk. Operator is subjected to stress of driving oversized vehicles for prolonged periods of time in congested traffic with limited maneuverability. Driver is exposed to vehicle exhaust and loud engine noise.