Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operator)

Summary Incumbent serves as a laborer and motor vehicle operator in support of the Interior Design and EMS programs throughout the Sioux Falls VA Health Care System (SFVAHCS) under the supervision of the Interior Designer in EMS. Responsibilities Major duties include, but are not limited to: Move office furniture to and from various locations throughout the SFVAHCS, including moves between buildings located on the main hospital campus as well as moves to and from the Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC). Drive up to 7 hours in a day on a weekly basis utilizing public roads including Federal, state, and county highways, and back roads. Provide coverage for the Motor Vehicle Operator WG-5703-06 as needed on average 5 days a month. Required to utilize a one-and-a-half-ton truck, gross vehicle weight rating (GVW) 10,100/4582, gross axle weight front (GAWF) 3570/1620, gross axle weight rear (GAWR) 7060/3203 for the transporting of wastes from the VA Hospital to the sterilizer compactor area four to five times daily. Required to disinfect and exchange bio-hazard (red) barrels, safely load, transport, manifest, and treat Regulated Medical Waste (RMW) from the main hospital as well as community partners through sharing agreements. Could be required to pick up Regulated Medical Waste from twenty (20) locations per day on public roads including Federal, state, and county highways. Required to have specialized training with HM-126, motorized truck lift and hazardous spill response. Additional annual training is required for the overall San-i-pak equipment operation, daily maintenance, Title 74 and the VA Solid Waste Permit. Monitor sharing agreement activity, adjust schedules, make program improvements and provide the best customer service possible. Establish a working relationship with facility counterparts for all sharing agreements established. Pursue and correct all situations of non-compliance in the handling or segregation of all wastes processed. Operate heavy riding and non-riding equipment i.e., Kubotas, Bobcats, trucks, trailers, and other government vehicles in order to move furniture and various items to and from hospital and CBOCs. Repair, install, and hang items such as clocks, pictures, bulletin boards, window treatments, signage, cubicle tracking, privacy curtains, and dispensers. Assemble and disassemble various types of furniture. Provide maintenance and repair to various types of furniture. Operate tool carts, hand carts, dollies as well as powered and non-powered tools such as screw guns, screw drivers, wrenches, shovels, hammers, drills, sterilizer compactor, power washers. Setup special events and meetings with floor plan layouts, blueprints, maps, etc. Helps other trades with demolition and remodeling, and uses tools normally associated with common laborer tasks. Incumbent may be required to perform Housekeeping Aid duties as needed. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm or Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm. Shifts will be discussed during the interview. Position Description Title/PD#: Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operator)/PD80442A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veterans community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor Americas Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Pre-employment physical required Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) – See “Additional Information” below for details. Valid State Drivers License Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/25/2024. 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: Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading) Motor Vehicles Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Without more than normal supervision Work Practices 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. Drivers License Requirement: Must possess a valid Drivers License to operate a motor vehicle. (Please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package.) You will be required to show your valid drivers license at the time of your interview. Physical Requirements: Incumbent must be able to perform heavy physical effort over an eight (8) hour tour including continuous standing, bending, lifting, turning, stooping, crouching, pushing, pulling, rubbing, reaching, and climbing. Objects weighing in excess of fifty pounds must be lifted or moved routinely. He/she must be able to operate heavy riding and non-riding equipment in areas of heavy traffic, close quarters, and other various obstacles in a safe and smooth manner. He/She is frequently required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel; as well as being able to climb or balance themselves. specific vision abilities required to include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Unloading of debris into dumpsters requires overhead lifting. Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the Labor is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and outdoor weather conditions. He/She is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, work in high precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals are used, and vibration of equipment. While performing this job, the noise level in the work environment is sometimes loud. The Laborer is required to work inside and outside in all types of weather conditions and is exposed to such hazards as high and extremely low temperatures, strains from handling heavy objects, cuts, and abrasions from sharp or pointed tools and equipment. He/She is subject to noise, dust, and vibration from machinery or other equipment. He/She drives in all types of traffic and/or weather conditions. and is exposed to possible accidents and injury. Education Additional Information This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicants criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.