Motor Vehicle Operator

This position is located at the Veteran Transportation Service (VTS) program within the Oklahoma City VA Health Care System. The Motor Vehicle Operator will provide transportation to veterans and their support person who live in rural areas of the Oklahoma City VA Health Care System and surrounding satellite clinics catchment areas. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Major Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Provides non-emergent, safe transportation of eligible veterans and cargo. Operates and provides preventive maintenance for patient transport vehicles. Provides first contact with the veterans and is responsible for making the first positive impression. Interacts in a courteous and respectful manner with a wide variety of people each day. Ensures only eligible veterans and their caregivers are transported to the Medical Center or satellite clinic and returned to their respective pick-up locations. Coordinates trips with the Transportation Coordinator daily determining type of vehicle to be used; deadlines to be met, and any special information important to the mission. Understands the use of VTS Vet Ride GPS navigation tools and obeying all traffic laws and safety regulations as well as the safe loading and unloading of the vehicle. Reports of accidents, breakdowns, or equipment failure/needs, etc. will be brought to the attention of the Assistant Transportation Manager, Mobility Manager, and Chief, Maintenance and Operations immediately. Attends job-related skills and training as coordinated through Veteran Transportation Service program. Performs other related 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 9:00am - 5:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : DRIVER'S LICENSE: You must possess a current valid Driver's License from a State with passenger endorsement. (We cannot accept photographs, so please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. You may be required to show your valid driver's license at the time of your interview.) PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK CONDITIONS: 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. You must follow prescribed safety procedures using appropriate lifting methods and body mechanics for heavy lifting or moving heavy objects. Mus be able to drive for a minimum of a four-hour period and stay mentally alert. If driver realized they are not mentally alert, they must use good judgement in pulling over at the first safe area, road-checking vehicle with walk-around inspection, and continue driving as soon as possible. Incumbents must pass a VA physical and adhere to all VA and DOT drug and alcohol testing and guidelines. 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 because of accidents when loading and unloading the vehicle. Mus have ability to drive in rural areas, very congested metropolitan traffic and/or construction zones. Must safely handle patients, both stretchers and wheelchairs, in loading and unloading from vans and buses. The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings

Salaire : $24 – $28/Per Hour | Avantages : http://www.vacareers.va.gov/why-choose-va/benefits/index.asp

OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans? The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) needs employees who possess the energy, compassion, and commitment to serve those who served our Country. Whatever the job title, every position in VA will give you a chance to make a meaningful and personal contribution to the lives of truly special and deserving people - our Veterans. VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities. Working for VA is one of the most emotionally satisfying and professionally rewarding ways to dedicate the best within you to your Country'