Motor Vehicle Operator

Description:

The Dayton Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) is recruiting for a Motor Vehicle Operator position. The Motor Vehicle Operator position will function within Nutrition and Food Services. The primary purpose of the Motor Vehicle Operator is to operate up to a 28,000 pound Refrigerated Box Truck to transport food, expendable supplies, messages, and equipment to satellite units according to an established delivery schedule.

Requirements:

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 04/09/2024.

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: Without More Than Normal Supervision Motor Vehicle Operation Work Practices Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading) Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles) Reliability and dependability Commercial Driver's License (Screen-Out): A valid state-issued Class B or higher Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required for this position.

NOTE: We cannot accept photographs, therefore; please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. If an interview is requested, you will be required to provide a copy of your valid state-issued Commercial Driver'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.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Work environment comprises an area of extreme temperatures. Duties may require moving in and out of -20 degree F. walk-in freezers, and 90 degree F. to 110 degree F. kitchen. Works in an environment which is often uncomfortably, warm and noisy. As Motor Vehicle Operator is required to work outside and is occasionally exposed to bad weather conditions while loading and unloading the truck; is exposed to the possibility of serious accidents while driving; and is subject to cuts, bruises, slips, and trips when loading and unloading the truck.