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Job SummaryThis position is located within the Laundry section of the Environmental Management Service, at the Fargo VA Healthcare System, located in Fargo ND, and transports textiles between the hospital and the Textile Care Processing Facility approximately five to six times daily.
QualificationsTo qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/23/2026. The ability to perform the duties of the Motor Vehicle Operator and a current, valid state-issued driver's license are required for this position. NOTE: We cannot accept photographs so therefore please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. If an interview is requested, you will be required to provide a copy of your current, valid state-issued driver's license. 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: Drive Safely Motor Vehicles Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle) Reliability And Dependability 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. Physical Effort: The incumbent must be free of physical handicaps that would adversely affect his/her ability to operate assigned equipment in a safe and proper manner. He/She must constantly stand, walk, turn, bend and lift in the performance of assigned duties. The incumbent must be able to push and pull heavy cargoes on and off the vehicle to include linen carts weighing up to 800 lb. and extreme caution must be exercised in moving them to avoid injury or damage. Will be required to manually lift a hydraulic gate that weighs more than 50 lb. when delivering or picking up linen at sharing agreement locations that do not have a loading dock access. Will be required to manually lift and position 50 lb. - 100 lb. manual dock plates at both clean and soiled laundry dock areas. Must be able to lift, and remove chains and tires that can weight about 75 lb. Working Conditions: Work is performed under generally adequate conditions in lighted, heated and ventilated areas, but may be exposed at times to extreme temperatures, excrete, disagreeable odors and chemicals. Is exposed to constant noise from moving equipment and danger exists from working near steam pipes, moving equipment, chemicals and close quarters. Incumbent is required to work outside in all types of weather and weather-related conditions and drive in all types of traffic conditions and road types. This includes navigating in congested traffic, use of interstate and highways, and sometimes rural routes due to remote locations of some customers. Incumbent must drive, operate equipment and move cargo in extreme weather conditions such as cold, heat, rain, snow, ice, etc. Incumbent is subject to serious accidents while on public roads as well as cuts bruises and broken bones because of accidents while driving or when loading/unloading of vehicle. Incumbent must be safety minded and prevents injury to oneself, patients, staff, and visitors.
Major DutiesMajor Duties Include Safely Drives and maneuver a 12,000 lb. Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) box truck, for laundry deliveries and collections, through unfavorable weather conditions, heavy traffic and unsteady roads. Secures cargo for transport. Performs routine safety and maintenance checks on the vehicle to include, but not limited to, the addition of fuels or lubricants and the checking of tire pressure. Maintains cleanliness and professional appearance of both the in and outside of the vehicle. Loads and unloads by hand using laundry carts Deliver and collect linen while meeting delivery and collection timelines. Maintain daily records to include weight of clean and soiled textiles for deliveries and collections. Fill linen carts and baskets from the flow rack, according to a diagram preparing them for delivery Hang uniforms and organize them according to the assigned valet number placed in all uniforms. Assists in laundry, as time allows. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 5:00am - 1:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator - Laundry Motor Vehicle Operator/PD437-40191-0 Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Not Authorized 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 Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.RequirementsYou 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.