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Summary Located within the Grounds/Transportation Unit at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Vancouver, WA, this position operates vehicles in excess of five tons, with five axles coupled with a fifth wheel to a trailer/trailers 28-50 feet in length. This position requires a current and valid state-issued Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL), with the following: Passenger (P) endorsement Hazardous Materials (H) endorsement Doubles/Triples (T) endorsement No air brake restrictions Responsibilities Major duties and responsibilities include: Transports laundry, general cargo, and a variety of specialized medical equipment between VA divisions, other Federal agencies, and locations throughout the region Operates vehicles in excess of five tons, with five axles coupled with a fifth wheel to a trailer/trailers 28-50 feet in length Operates truck-tractor equipped with air brake connection to trailers. Operates vehicles with a G.V.W. up to 73,000 lbs., although the typical run is 52,000 G.V.W. Safely transports hazardous materials Applies knowledge of multi-speed rear axles, auxiliary transmission and weight balance relative to the steering axle Evaluates conditions to operate oversized vehicles with limited maneuverability including limits of roads, traffic hazards, commercial height, width, weight, and length regulations Follows regulations regarding commercial heights, widths, weight, and length regulations Properly loads, secures loads, and distributes cargo weight Operate large tractor-trailer combination on steep downhill grades, utilizing knowledge of dual brake system and forward gear ratios. Determines appropriate route for oversized vehicles, considering the condition and load limits of roads and bridges, scheduling weigh points, and assessing traffic conditions Performs other related 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 through Friday, 4:00am to 12:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: May be authorized for highly qualified candidates Requirements 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 You may be required to serve a probationary period Pre-employment physical required Subject to background/security investigation 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. Qualifications PHYSICAL EFFORT: This position requires strenuous, heavy lifting. Operator must lift and stack heavy boxes of supplies and push and secure large heavy carts filled with linen. Must lift-push-pull various special medical machines. Operator climbs onto tractor to connect service lines and lower landing gear. Subject to continuous reaching, bending, and turning. WORK CONDITIONS: Working conditions for this position are hazardous. Operator must drive on steep terrain during periods of hazardous weather. Vehicles operated vibrate and jerk. Operator is subjected to stress of driving oversized vehicles for prolonged periods of time in congested traffic with limited maneuverability. Driver is exposed to vehicle exhaust and loud engine noise. COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE (SCREEN OUT): A current and valid state-issued Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required for the position. Your Class A CDL must have the following: - Passenger (P) endorsement - Hazardous Materials (H) endorsement - Doubles/Triples (T) endorsement - No air brake restrictions NOTE: We cannot accept photographs, therefore; please do not submit a copy of your CDL driver's license with your application package. If an interview is requested, you will be required to provide a copy of your current and valid state-issued Class A Commercial Driver's License. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications. For this position, the job element method is used to match what you, the applicant, can do against what the work calls for. Your knowledge, skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge, skills and abilities (called job elements) needed for success. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element. Applicants who appear to meet the screen out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration. The potential eligibles are rated against the remainder of the job elements. While a specific length of training and experience is not required, your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume. You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-out Element) Operation of Motor Vehicles Work Practices Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. Ability to Drive Safely Ability To Operate Safely Reliability and Dependability IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. 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. 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; religious; 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. Education 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. Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities (i.e., intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities), and/or disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. For more information on how to apply using this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator within the office, contact the facility Human Resources Department at (503) 220-8262. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more before any Veterans preference points) for this vacancy. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. 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.