Summary This position is located within the Environmental Management Services/Textile Care at the Fargo VA Health Care System in Fargo, ND. Responsibilities The Motor Vehicle Operator will be required to utilize a one-and-a-half-ton truck, gross vehicle weight rating (GVW) of 12000 lbs. for the transporting of textiles back and forth from the hospital to the Textile Care Processing Facility (TCPF) five to six times daily. The Motor Vehicle Operator will drive on the Medical Center grounds and off-station in local area delivering linen for sharing agreements. Will have to use a hydraulic tommy-lift when delivering to off-station agreements that do not have a loading dock. Additionally, is responsible for loading and delivering of carts and baskets to wards, clinics and other areas as assigned. The other major duties include but are not limited to: Ensures proper loading of vehicles so that it is not overloaded and linen carts or other cargo is secured in such a manner as to protect them from weather or from falling off the vehicle; Maneuvers the vehicle in and around congested dock areas, at the hospital and delivery points and must frequently work around other delivery people when completing tasks; Operates dock leveling devices at both laundry docks and routinely, positions the truck so as to make maximum use of these devices; Knows how to securely fasten the various types of cargo carried in the vehicle; Utilizes loading arrangements that are stable and properly balanced to avoid hazardous vehicle conditions or damage to equipment; Performs preventative maintenance on equipment and submits work order requests for work needed; Checks all fluids and fuels of the vehicle as needed/required; Monitors all VA linen needs and reports such needs to the linen clerk to be added to area's delivery cart; Participates in the textile care linen inventory; Occasionally assumes the duties of the WG-5 Laundry Machine Operator or performs other duties as assigned by the Textile Care Manager; and, Performs other 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. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result is received. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 5:00am-1:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 You may be required to serve a probationary period Pre-employment physical required Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. Qualifications PHYSICAL EFFORT: The person in this position must be free of physical handicaps that would adversely affect their ability to operate assigned equipment in a safe and proper manner. Must constantly stand, walk, turn, bend and lift in the performance of assigned duties. Must be able to push and pull heavy cargos on and off the vehicle to include linen carts weighing up to 600 lbs. and extreme caution must be exercised in moving them to avoid injury or damage. Will be required to lift hydraulic gate that is excess of 50 lbs. when delivering or picking up linen at sharing agreement locations that do not have loading dock access. WORK CONDITIONS: Work in performed under generally adequate conditions as to light, heat and ventilation but may be exposed at times to extreme temperatures, excreta, disagreeable odors and chemicals. Exposed to constant noise from moving equipment and danger exists from working near steam pipes, moving equipment, chemicals and close quarters. Required to work outside in all types of weather- and weather-related conditions. Must drive, operate equipment and move cargo in extreme weather conditions such as cold, heat, rain, snow, ice, etc. Subject to serious accidents while on public roads as well as cuts, bruises and broken bones as a result of accidents while driving or when loading/unloading of vehicle. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications. For this position, the job element method is used to match what you, the applicant, can do against what the work calls for. Your knowledge, skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge, skills and abilities (called job elements) needed for success. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element (WG-2 and higher only; screen-outs are not applicable to WG-1). Applicants who appear to meet the screen out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration. The potential eligibles are rated against the remainder of the job elements. While a specific length of training and experience is not required, your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume. You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Drive Safely Interpret Instructions, Specifications (mobile equipment operations) Motor Vehicles Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle) Reliability And Dependability Without more than normal supervision Work Practices IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. 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. 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; religious; 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. Education Additional Information Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.