Employee will be assigned to the Maintenance and Operations Section, VA Medical Center Nashville, TN, serving as a Motor Vehicle Operator. Employee regularly transports patients when requested to meet program needs and facilitate clinic visits.
Duties include, but may not be limited to the following: Operates various motor vehicles including sedans, trucks, buses and laydown type patient vehicles. Operates vehicles with gross weight of more than 26,000 pounds equipped with air-type brakes. Makes scheduled trips on a regular and recurring basis carrying patients, materials, and equipment.
Performs operator checks and maintenance of all types of vehicles which involve safety equipment, fluid levels, tire pressures, belts and hoses, etc. Operates dump trucks with hydraulic equipment such as platform lifts. May operate tractors with accessory equipment and is knowledgeable of power take-off style equipment and its safe use.
Determines the best and safest routes to follow and remains alert to road conditions, hazards, making load adjustments to abide by all laws, weight, heights, and clearances. Maintains vehicle records. Makes independent decisions as to safe operating condition and need for emergent vehicle repairs. Removes snow and ice from VA grounds using all types of equipment as needed. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm.
Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized 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.
VHANationalRecruitmentCenter@va.gov · (844)456-5208
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $24.62 – $28.73/hr.
Applications close on 2026-09-14.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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