Motor Vehicle Operator - Patient Transport

Quick Facts

• Hiring Agency: Veterans Health Administration
• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
• Location: Johnson City, Tennessee
• Salary: $23.35 – $27.52/hr
• Hiring Path: Public
• Number of Openings: 1
• Security Clearance: Not Required
• Date Posted: 2026-08-25
• Application Deadline: 2026-09-01

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Job Summary

The Motor Vehicle Operator will provide transportation to Veterans and their registered care givers living in all parts of the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center's five state catchment area including rural areas, the William C. Talent Outpatient Clinic, Knoxville and all affiliated Community Based Outpatient Clinics.

Key Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Operates and performs operator preventive maintenance for a variety of patient transport vehicles Picks up and transports patients under nonemergency conditions from one location to another maneuvering assigned vehicle around sharp curves and corners or through narrow streets and roadways Assists patients and accompanying medical personnel in loading, unloading and securing wheelchair and litter patients Interacts in a courteous and respectful manner with a wide variety of people Operates passenger shuttle vans, panel vans, box trucks, or buses over a variety of routes and arrives at/departs from pick up and discharge points at scheduled times Plans the daily primary and alternate routes and knows applicable laws/restrictions pertaining to route Adheres to all State, local and installation traffic laws and ordnances Performs other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm 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.

Contact

VHANationalRecruitmentCenter@va.gov · (844)456-5208

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $23.35 – $27.52/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-01.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

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