Motor Vehicle Operator Jobs in Tennessee (NOW HIRING)

Summary
The Motor Vehicle Operator position is located in the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) Facilities Management Service.
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Duties
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The duties of the Motor Vehicle Operator include but are not limited to:

• Maintain a commercial type driver's license that allows transporting passengers on buses and driving vehicles weighing over 26,000 lbs. gross.
• Conduct operator checks and maintenance of all types of vehicles (i.e. safety equipment, fluid levels, tire pressures, belts and hoses, etc.)
• Maintain vehicle records and maintenance of vehicles.
• Determine the best and safest routes to follow and be alert to road conditions, hazards, making adjustments to abide by all laws, weight, heights, and clearances.
• Operate various motor vehicles including sedans, trucks, buses and lay down type patient vehicles.
• Operate vehicle with gross weight of more than 26,000lbs equipped with air-type brakes.
• Operate tractors with accessory equipment and is knowledgeable of power take-off style equipment and its safe uses.
• Make scheduled trips on a regular and recurring basis carrying patients, materials, and equipment.
• Working knowledge of lay down patient vehicle and the operation of all related equipment.
• Remove snow and ice from VA grounds using all types of equipment as needed.
• Operates dump trucks with hydraulic equipment such as platform lifts.
• Must be capable of driving in heavy traffic using driving skills to maintain safe yet timely transportation of patients, materials and equipment.
• Makes independent decisions as to safe operating condition and needs for emergent repairs.
• Capable of moderate physical effort is required in the handling of objects. Physical effort is used in reaching, bending, turning, in operating the vehicle.
• Able to work outside and at time exposed to bad weather in loading and unloading vehicles.

The Motor Vehicle Operator must possess and maintain a current, CDL license is required for Class B, with P endorsement (authority to drive passenger buses)
Work Schedule: 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday - Friday
Position Description Title/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator/PD03920A
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Requirements
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Conditions of employment

• 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.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/01/2026.
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
• Work Practices

The Motor Vehicle Operator must possess and maintain a current, CDL license is required for Class B, with P endorsement (authority to drive passenger buses)
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: Moderate physical effort is required for the handling of objects. Physical effort is used in reaching, bending, turning in operating the vehicle.
Working Conditions: Work required incumbent to be outside and to drive in all types of weather conditions. There are many times during the winter when the incumbent is required to drive trucks and passenger vehicles in deep snow and on icy streets and highways. Under these conditions, vehicle control is extremely difficult and requires rapid movement of arms and legs to keep vehicles from sliding, causing damage to property and/or individuals. Also in performing duties, incumbent is subjected to dust, fumes and traffic hazards find it necessary to effect emergency repairs. The operator is a regular driver on public highways and agency reservations. Driving involves both daylight and night driving hours.
Education
There is no substitution of education for this position.
Additional information
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
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 applicant's 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.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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