Motor Vehicle Operator

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 12/05/2024. 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: Drive Safely Interpret Instructions, Specifications (mobile equipment operations) Motor Vehicles Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle) Reliability And Dependability 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. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Work requires arm and leg movement to manipulate equipment controls. Work also involves moderate physical effort in operating, turning, backing and controlling vehicles, which carry heavier loads or large number of passengers. Frequent reaching, bending, turning, lifting, pulling, pushing, kneeling, climbing ladders, and carrying heavy tools, equipment and material over 50 lbs is required. The position also requires periods of extended sitting.
This Motor Vehicle Operator position is located within the Facilities Management Service at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, WI. This position resides in the Grounds and Transportation Division, within the Maintenance & Operations Section of Engineering Service. The incumbent perfom1S duties as a Motor Vehicle Operator as well as a Gardener. Approximately 75% of the incumbents efforts will be spent as a Motor Vehicle Operator, and 25% as a Gardener.