Motor Vehicle Operator

This position is located within the Transportation Unit of Engineering Service at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (FHCC) in North Chicago, Illinois.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following: Operates 22 to 44-passenger bus (with or without wheelchair lifts), passenger cars, station wagons, pickup trucks, 7 to 15-passenger vans, cargo vans and other trucks (with or without lift gates or other special equipment) with automatic or standard transmissions. Follows the pre-determined route, stopping at all established stops to pick up/ drop-off passengers, adhering as closely as possible to the set timeframes. When necessary, driver will assist passengers on and/or off bus. Delivers/picks up motor vehicles to/from area garages, Department of the Navy or GSA Motor Pool for repairs and servicing, as directed. Performs minor maintenance and/or adjustments and conducts both pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle. Report mechanical deficiencies to the Transportation Unit Leader, Foreman or Dispatcher for correction as soon as noted deficiency comes to the driver's attention. Correctly completes and submits travel documents (trip tickets/logs, etc.). Services and cleans vehicles when required. Performs housekeeping duties in the Transportation Unit areas. May be assigned to perform the duties of the Dispatch Clerk, i.e., receiving, requests for transportation service, dispatching drivers, etc. May be selected to represent the Transportation Unit as a member of various committees. Performs other duties as assigned. 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. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved

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 Pre-employment physical required Subject to background/security investigation 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 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, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.