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Motor Vehicle Operator
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 1 days ago
On-site West Palm Beach, FL $30.2 – $35.2/hr Apply by Jun 15, 2026 Motor Vehicle Operating ESFPESTPISTJISTP Transportation
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This position is a Motor Vehicle Operator assigned to the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center, Transportation Section of Facilities Management Service. Must possess a State Operator's Permit, Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Medical Certificate endorsement. Licensing information must be clearly stated on your resume or you will not be considered for this position.
What You'll Do
- →The Motor Vehicle Operator assigned to the Transportation Section within Facilities Management Service at the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center.
- →The position is responsible for operating tractor-trailer combinations used to transport laundry, supplies, and other materials essential to medical center operations.
- →Performs duties requiring a high degree of skill in maneuvering large vehicles in congested and confined areas, while ensuring compliance with VA safety requirements and state and local traffic laws.
- →The operator is responsible for ensuring cargo is properly secured, vehicles are safely operated, and transportation missions are completed efficiently and without incident.
- →The Motor Vehicle Operator works under general supervision and is expected to independently carry out assignments, exercise judgment in route selection, and maintain safety standards during all transportation operations.
- →Additional Duties include not limited to: Operates truck tractors with semi-trailers exceeding 35,000 pounds to transport materials such as laundry and supplies.
- →Drives on highways, winding roads, and in congested areas, applying defensive driving techniques.
- →Performs difficult backing and positioning of tractor-trailer combinations in tight loading docks and confined spaces.
- →Manipulates dual braking systems to prevent hazards such as jackknifing and ensures safe maneuvering.
- →Loads and unloads cargo, ensuring proper weight distribution and balance.
- →Inspects cargo prior to departure to ensure it is secured and will not shift during transport.
- →Arranges cargo to support safe unloading and prevent damage.
- →Performs routine maintenance and inspection of vehicles, including cleaning and safety checks.
- →Identifies mechanical issues and reports needed repairs or preventive maintenance to the supervisor to ensure vehicles are maintained in a safe and operational condition.
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 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 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 or 2-year trial 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 or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 708aa66e-55f7-4b15-9d12-63ad3ccf6dfd
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