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Motor Vehicle Operator
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 30 days ago
On-site Wilmington, DE $27.4 – $32.1/hr Apply by Jun 17, 2026 Motor Vehicle Operating ESFJINFJISFJISTJ Healthcare
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The purpose of this position is to operate patient transport vehicles, including emergency vehicles, patient transport vans/buses and other types of 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. Duty Location: Wilmington, DE.
What You'll Do
- →Duties include but are not limited to the following: Drives predetermined and/or scheduled routes or special runs and arrives at and departs from pickup and discharge points at scheduled times.
- →Operates the doors to allow passengers to enter and leave the vehicle and read maps and judges road/traffic conditions to determine the shortest and safest route.
- →Responsibilities are to safely transport patients in a manner that minimizes disruption to personnel and ensures maximum comfort during travel.
- →Abides by rules, laws and traffic regulations pertaining to state laws and when transporting patients, the incumbent must be able to load and unload patients safely.
- →Makes trips to medical facilities, homes, railway, bus stations and airport.
- →Trips may require pick up from private homes, nursing homes, hospitals, and doctors' offices and in some cases housing and employment areas in a timely and courteous manner.
- →Uses multiple variations of Mobile Data Computer (MDC) in and out of vehicles for assigned trips and duties daily.
- →Transfers neurotic patients with and without assistance depending on the patient's condition and medical approval.
- →Loads and unloads patients, medical supplies and may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
- →Performs operator maintenance such as checking fluid levels and air pressure in tires, cleaning and washing vehicles, and performing inspection checklists to ensure safe and proper operation.
- →Maintains records and document actions, such as operator inspection checklists/forms and accident/incident reports.
- →Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment.
- →Uses and assures proper fit of required safety equipment and clothing.
- →Performs other related duties as assigned.
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: a5a4e718-5039-4ebb-b476-5709694f3118
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