The position is in the Transportation and Grounds Section of Engineering Service under the direct leadership of its supervisor at the Robley Rex Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) located in Louisville Kentucky with several Community based outpatient clinics.
Major duties and responsibilities include: Operates trucks 26,000 lbs or less, busses, passenger vans, vehicles, tractors, power equipment, snow removal equipment and all other related equipment of the unit.
In the operations of the above, incumbent transports patients, both ambulatory and wheelchair, operates passenger busses on scheduled or special runs from one location to another, operates the trucks, tractors, and grounds equipment to maintain grounds, parking lots, snow removal, material handling and general hauling necessary for maintenance, and hauls clean and soiled linen over public roads to and from Government installations.
Transport patients between hospitals, convalescent centers, medical treatment facilities and private residences. Loads, unloads, and secures patients utilizing wheelchair tie-downs and seat belts, taking care of their comfort and special needs. Drives vehicles over public roads to transport personnel, hospital supplies, hospital equipment and mail. Operates patient transport vehicles equipped with hydraulic wheelchair lifts used to load and unload wheelchair bound patients.
Escorts wheelchair bound patients to and from their designated rooms, checks patients in and out of facilities, ensures patients are at the correct location, has correct paperwork, charts or equipment. Performs operator maintenance on all hand and gasoline driven equipment in Operations Section. Coordinates trips to assist other drivers in the unit to limit trips and hold time and mileage to a minimum.
Fills and levels holes in damaged roads; rakes and mulches leaves; mows grass; and sweeps walks and parking lots. Will perform other duties, as assigned Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 0800-1630/ Monday-Friday 0930-1800 Position Description Title/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator/PD04934A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Keyona.Browning@va.gov · 615-225- 6489
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $25.35 – $29.55/hr.
Applications close on 2026-09-28.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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