Motor Vehicle Operator

This position serves as a Motor Vehicle Operator assigned to the Environmental Management Services at the VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System, Reno Nevada, with responsibilities in support of vehicle transportation functions and general maintenance duties for the medical center. Major duties include, but are not limited to: Maintenance Duties: Operates hand tools, small power tools, and electric shop equipment, including drills, saws, staplers, sanders, band saws, and radial saws Assembles furniture and equipment Mounts pictures, bulletin boards, signage, and similar items Installs dispensers, baby changing stations, curtain tracks, and related fixtures Repairs laundry carts and other facility equipment Performs minor plumbing repairs Resets electrical breakers as needed Motor Vehicle Operator Duties: Transports supplies, equipment, materials, laundry, and personnel throughout the VASNHCS in Northern Nevada Health Care System locations, including sites in Northern Nevada and Northern California Operates a variety of government vehicles, including laundry trucks, vans, passenger buses, automobiles, and other vehicles up to 22,800 pounds gross vehicle weight Performs operator-level maintenance, cleanliness, and routine upkeep of assigned vehicles Transports small quantities of hazardous waste from Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) and other designated locations to the main hospital waste site, in accordance with established procedures Assists the Fleet Manager with vehicle-related duties, including transporting fleet vehicles for required maintenance and supporting vehicle readiness Provides basic instruction to employees on the proper operation of fleet vehicles, as needed Operates snow removal equipment, maintenance equipment, and forklifts as required Work Schedule: Full Time; Monday - Friday 6:30am - 2:30pm. Position Description Title/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator/PD04852A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized