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Motor Vehicle Operator
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 2 days ago
On-site Portland, OR $29.6 – $34.5/hr Apply by Jun 9, 2026 Motor Vehicle Operating ESFJINFJISFJISTJ Healthcare
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This position is located at the VA Portland Health Care System, Veterans Integrated Service Network in Portland, OR. The purpose of this position is to operate patient transport vehicles, including emergency vehicles, patient transport vans/buses and other types transport vehicles, capable of carrying up to 8 or more passengers, to and from VA Medical Center facilities, private healthcare facilities, and other private sector areas like patient homes, railway, bus stations and airports.
What You'll Do
- →The Motor Vehicle Operator drives predetermined and/or scheduled routes or special runs.
- →Major duties and responsibilities include: Receiving work assignments and direction regarding work methods, procedures and schedules from either the Transportation Coordinator and/or the Mobility Manager.
- →Arriving at and departing from pickup and discharge points at scheduled times.
- →Reading installation maps and judges road/traffic conditions to determine the shortest and safest route.
- →Enforcing passenger safety and seatbelt use.
- →Using multiple variations of Mobile Data Computer (MDC) in and out of the vehicles for assigned trips and duties daily.
- →Loading and unloading patients and medical supplies.
- →Performing operator maintenance such as checking fluid levels and air pressure in tires, cleaning and washing of vehicles, and performing inspection checklists to ensure safe and proper operation.
- →Maintaining records and document actions, such as operator inspection checklists/forms and accident/incident reports.
- →Using two-way radios (or other device) to maintain communications with dispatcher/supervisor on assignments and locations.
- →Possessing Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger endorsement is required for the position.
- →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.
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 Must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger endorsement to operate a motor vehicle.
- ✓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: 259fe75d-78bd-4633-9550-22c901f85450
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