The Motor Vehicle Operator is in the Transportation and Grounds Section of Engineering Service under the direct leadership of its supervisor at the VA Medical Center in Louisville, Kentucky.
Major duties include but are not limited to: Operates trucks (26,000 lbs.
or less), buses, passenger vans, tractors, power equipment, snow removal equipment and all other related equipment Transports patients, both ambulatory and wheelchair Operates passenger buses on scheduled or special runs from one location to another Operates trucks, tractors, and grounds equipment to maintain grounds, parking lots, snow removal, material handling and general hauling necessary for maintenance Hauls clean and soiled linen over public roads to and from Government installations Transports 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 Chauffeurs shuttle bus at facility, transporting personnel and visitors from hospital entrances to parking areas Ensures passengers are safely loaded and transported through congested parking areas, giving assistance and direction to those in need Drives vehicles over public roads to transport personnel, hospital supplies, hospital equipment and mail Maneuvers vehicles through congested areas and exercises caution when backing into loading docks, ramps and similar places Operates patient transport vehicles equipped with hydraulic wheelchair lifts used to load and unload wheelchair bound patients Performs laborer duties such as cutting grass, raking leaves, shoveling snow, and loading and unloading trucks Performs other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9:30am to 6:00 pm 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.
VHANationalRecruitmentCenter@va.gov · (844)456-5208
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $25.35 – $29.55/hr.
Applications close on 2026-10-22.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-16 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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