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Summary The incumbent transports patients, employees and visitors throughout the southeastern part of State of Michigan, primarily in the Metro Detroit area. The incumbent will operate vehicles including, but not inclusive to, passenger cars, station wagons, mini-vans, full-size vans, and pickup trucks. The incumbent functions in the grounds section of Facilities Management Service at the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit, MI. Responsibilities The duties of the Motor Vehicle Operator include, but are not limited to: Transporting patients, employees and visitors throughout the southeastern part of State of Michigan, primarily in the Metro Detroit area. Operating passenger cars, station wagons, mini-vans, full-sized vans and pickup trucks. Picking up and delivering supplies, prosthetic equipment, mail and correspondence and emergency items to and from the medical center in the Detroit and surrounding areas. Performing first echelon preventative maintenance duties set up by the facility. Performing preventative maintenance established by the General Services Administration. Reporting all maintenance problems to the supervisor as soon as they are noticed. Maintaining an accurate log sheet. Completing all motor vehicle tickets. Loading and unloading vehicle. Reading and interpreting all information in the General Service Administration operator's packet on accident reporting and getting repairs. This position requires a valid, current state-issued Driver's License and a valid, current state-issued Chauffeur's license. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 12:00pm - 8:30pm; may be subject to emergency call-in or off duty-hours in order to accomplish the needs of the service Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Compressed may be available based on approval from the supervisor Position Description Title/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator/PD05862A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized 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 You may be required to serve a probationary/trial period 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) Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/21/2025. 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. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Operation of Motor Vehicles Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean and in order) Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation) Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles) Reliability and Dependability as a Motor Vehicle Operator This position requires a valid, current state-issued Driver's License and a valid, current state-issued Chauffeur's license. 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. You must ensure all duties are detailed in your resume and it clearly shows how you meet the requirements of the position. We cannot make any assumption on duties performed or level of experience based on a job title. All duties must be described under each job entry with the beginning and ending dates of employment (month and year and hours worked per week). If we are unable to determine your qualifications based on the application materials submitted we are unable to refer you for consideration. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Lift parcels weighing 5 to 75 pounds, assist patients who are amputees, with canes or walkers, lift medical equipment, and change tires on the highway. Required to load and unload vehicle. Subject to cuts, bruises, and other injuries as a result of accidents while driving or loading and unloading vehicles. Must be able to do heavy lifting, pushing and have use of all fingers, and both hands. Both hands are required to be able to operate vehicles. Required to do walking, standing, crawling, kneeling, and climbing with legs and arms. Must have the ability for rapid mental and muscular coordinator simultaneously. Must have ability to distinguish shares of colors and hear without aid. While driving the incumbent is exposed to exhaust fumes, dust and other pollution, eye strain from bright sunlight, streetlights, and headlights from other vehicles. Works both indoors and outdoors in the rain, sleet, snow, heat, cold and other undesirable working conditions and must dress properly for all types of weather and working conditions. Must be able to work around machinery and moving parts and moving objects or vehicles. They must be able to work alone at times. Education Additional Information 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. VA Healthcare System Serving Ohio, Indiana and Michigan (VISN 10) 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.