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Motor Vehicle Operator
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 6 days ago
On-site Leavenworth, KS $27.5 – $32.1/hr Apply by Jun 17, 2026 Motor Vehicle Operating ESFPESTPISTJISTP Transportation
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This position is located at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), VA Medical Center, in Leavenworth, Kansas. The primary purpose of this position is to transport patients and their caregivers, as well as linens, equipment, and/or other related items throughout the medical center. Applicants to this position must possess a valid, state-issued driver's license with clean driving record.
What You'll Do
- →Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Operate a variety of vehicles (gas, diesel, and/or electric) with varying number of axles, weights, and control systems.
- →Transport patients, their caregivers, and associated medical support equipment throughout the medical campus.
- →Perform appropriate load distribution and securing of loads when maneuvering large vehicles in confined areas that are congested with other vehicles and/or pedestrian traffic.
- →Evaluate conditions and limits of roads, and assess traffic hazards.
- →Practice defensive driving techniques at all times while operating vehicles in the performance of job duties.
- →Assume responsibility for the safety of all passengers in the vehicle being operated; to include instructing passengers in posted rules for riding in the vehicle.
- →Perform proper loading/unloading of patients and equipment to prevent damage to the cargo, injury to the passengers, or damage to the vehicle.
- →Complete trip tickets, and inspection records (as required).
- →Present a courteous attitude towards patients, co-workers, and visitors.
- →Perform other related duties as assigned.
- →Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 7:30am-4:00pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved 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.
Requirements
- ✓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 Pre-employment physical required Subject to background/security investigation 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 identification 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) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
- ✓Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 22593d65-f4f7-462a-b935-aebeda071e4d
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