Motor Vehicle Operator

Summary

This position functions as a Motor Vehicle Operator (MVO) for the Jefferson Barracks Division of the VA Medical Center, St. Louis, MO. The purpose of this position is to ensure timely and accurate delivery and retrieval of linen necessary to support patient care and medical center operation.

Duties

Operates motor vehicles over predetermined routes to transport linen between the medical center and delivery locations. Follows route and time schedules and selects alternate routes to avoid heavy traffic or delaying conditions. Drives over public roads and highway speeds in rural areas including Federal, state, and county roads and city streets in all traffic and weather conditions (which may include snow and ice removal during extreme circumstances or emergencies). Performs user inspections and maintenance on equipment prior to utilizing it, i.e., checking tire pressure, oil and other fluid levels, etc. Inspect vehicles to ensure they are clean and in safe operating condition. Washes and cleans vehicles as warranted. Provides preventive maintenance for vehicles, including refueling and maintenance of appropriate fluid levels, reporting operational malfunctions for repair, and maintaining the interior and exterior of the vehicle. Reports breakdowns or equipment failure/needs, etc., to the MVO leader or Supervisor. Completes Pre/Post-trip Inspections. Operates an International DuraStar, or similar model, goods carrier with a gross vehicle weight of up to 26,000 pounds. (Vehicle types include special purpose vehicles, equipped with special equipment, levers, buttons, pedals, and hydraulic lifts, and multiple configuration options). Inspects the vehicle to ensure the load is properly balanced and that the last items loaded on the truck are for the first scheduled delivery locations. Unloads and delivers linen to designated delivery points, picking up soiled linen to return to the linen facility. The incumbent maintains required trip logs, fuel-use records, inspection documentation, and other vehicle-operation records. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday 6:00am-2:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator/PD105480 Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/21/2026. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles) Operation of Motor Vehicles Reliability And Dependability Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Work Practices (Including Keeping Things Neat, Clean, and in Order) Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: The position requires feet, leg, eye, and hand coordination in braking and steering, shifting and accelerating. Muscular effort and strength are required to load and unload carts and materials. Must be able to handle weights of up to 20 - 50 lbs. and loaded, wheeled carts that weigh in excess of 800 lbs. Work outside in all types of weather. While driving, there is constant exposure to traffic noise and road hazards. Vehicle breakdowns may subject the incumbent to other highway hazards/risks. He/she is regularly exposed to dust, diesel fumes, etc