Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operator)

This position is located in the Construction Section of Engineering Service at the VA Medical Center, Huntington, WV, a 1 (c)-complexity hospital.

Major duties include but are not limited to the following: The primary duties of the incumbent include, but are not limited to: Loading and unloading furniture Assemble and disassemble furniture Clean, sweep, pick up, and organize work/storage space areas throughout Operate moving equipment (appliance dollies, flat carts, carpet dollies, etc.) Perform or assist with minor carpenter work on an as needed basis (hang signage, soap/paper towel/toilet paper dispensers, as well as assist with hanging art work, dry erase boards, bulletin boards, etc.) Incumbent will also relocate and/or move furniture and heavy equipment in and between buildings as required. In all cases, this will require some kind of outside work and ability to drive a vehicle. The incumbent loads and unloads from trucks materials and equipment such as salt, fertilizer, furniture, and trash. Required to use forklifts for various operations. May clean other areas of the hospital such as attics, service rooms, or basement areas. Incumbent performs other labor type duties as assigned. Skills and Knowledge: Must have ability, skill, and knowledge required for safe operation and control of heavy power equipment as well as manual equipment, like hand carts and dollies. Must have basic knowledge in the operation of basic hand tools to accomplish tasks or perform minor carpentry work. Equipment includes, but is not limited to: drills, hammers, screwdrivers, plyers, tape measures, etc. Incumbent should be able to, recognize typical health and safety hazards. Must maintain a current valid driver's license as a key function of the position is to operate various types of government owned and leased vehicles. Incumbent will be driving passenger grade trucks such as a Dodge Ram or Ford F150/250. Specifically, GVW < 10,000 lbs. Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operator)/PD19010A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job All 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. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Subject to background/security investigation Pre-employment physical required Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.