Motor Vehicle Operator Job at US Department of Veterans Affairs, West Palm Beach, FL

  • US Department of Veterans Affairs
  • West Palm Beach, FL

Job Description

Motor Vehicle OperatorMotor Vehicle Operator is under the supervision of the Mobility Manager. They receives work assignments and direction regarding work methods, procedures and schedules from either the Transportation Coordinator and/or the Mobility Manager. The Motor Vehicle Operator operates one or more types of patient transport vehicles, including emergency vehicles, patient transport vans/buses and other types transport vehicles, capable of carrying up to 8 or more passengers, to and from VA Medical Center facilities, private healthcare facilities, and other private sector areas like patient homes, railway, bus stations and airports. Additional duties include but not limited to:Drives predetermined and/or scheduled routes or special runs.Arrives at and departs from pickup and discharge points at scheduled times.Operates the doors to allow passengers to enter and leave the vehicle.Read installation maps and judges road/traffic conditions to determine the shortest and safest route.Provide friendly, polite, and courteous service.Enforce passenger safety and seatbelt use. Check I.D. cards to ensure authorization of passengers as required.Responsibilities are to safely transport patients in a manner that minimizes disruption to personnel and ensure maximum comfort during travel.Knows and abides by rules, laws and traffic regulations pertaining to state laws.Use multiple variations of Mobile Data Computer (MDC) in and out of the vehicles for assigned trips and duties daily.Employee required to work with patients, families of patients, charge nurses, doctors and other medical staff in a professional and courteous manner. May be required to transfer neurotic patients with and without assistance depending on the patient's condition and medical approval.Loads and unloads patients, medical supplies and may be required to perform other duties as assigned.May operate a stretcher van, 1-ton wheelchair van, a passenger van, a large passenger bus, Dual Use Vehicles and other vehicles as assigned and needed to transport patients.Required to pick up and deliver patients mainly throughout the Catchment area, as assigned by the Mobility Manager. Vehicles will range from 8,900 GVW to 26,000 GVW with wheelchair lift or ramp.Will follow all applicable and current laws, regulations, VA directives, policies etc.Perform operator maintenance such as checking fluid levels and air pressure in tires, cleaning and washing of vehicles, and performing inspection checklists to ensure safe and proper operation.Maintain records and document actions, such as operator inspection checklists/forms and accident/incident reports.Use two-way radio (or other device) to maintain communications with dispatcher/supervisor on assignments and locations, in accordance with FCC rules and regulations.Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment.Uses and assures proper fit of required safety equipment and clothing.May be required to drive other type motor vehicles on a non-recurring or incidental basis.Participates in Service Safety activities and attends scheduled safety training as directed by supervisor.Must practice and promote safe work and driving habits and follow standard safety procedures, identify existing or potential safety hazards and promptly notifies supervisor, and initiates corrective action as required.Performs other related duties as assigned.Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 11:00 am to 7:30 pm. Position Description Title/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator/PD01367A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized.

Job Tags

Relocation package, Monday to Friday

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