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MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR

DC Department of Human Resources
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 6/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/2/2026
Job Summary

Operates different motor vehicles, primarily a 36-passenger bus and/or a 16-passenger van within the Hospital campus or the metropolitan area. Assists elderly and infirm individuals-in-care entering or leaving bus. Occasionally other vehicles such as sedans, buses, etc. operate to transport individuals-in-care and employees to a variety of destinations in the metropolitan area. Responsible for maintaining vehicles in a clean and sanitary condition. Messenger duties include transporting or picking up documents. Prepare trip tickets to show purpose of trip, starting point and destination.

Qualifications

Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision

Licensures, Certifications And Other Requirements

A valid State Motor Vehicle Driver’s License and Commercial Driver’s License Class B with Passenger Endorsement required.

Minimum Education Requirement

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Work Experience

Experience operating buses, trucks, sedans and vans safely

Work Environment

Work is performed outside with exposure to bad weather conditions.

POSITION REQUIRES A PRE EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK.

Area of Consideration: Open to the Public

Duration of Appointment: Permanent

Tour of Duty: Rotating Shifts (to include weekends and holidays)

“This position is part of the Pathway to Government Employment Partnership Program. District residents who received a high school diploma from the District of Columbia Public Schools or a District public charter school or received a GED or its equivalent from the District of Columbia will receive priority consideration for this entry-level position. Applicants must provide a high school transcript, GED certificate, high school diploma, or other applicable documentation along with verification of District residency before the District government may extend an offer of employment.”

Position Designation: This position is deemed as “Safety Sensitive” pursuant to Section 410 of Chapter 4 of the D.C. Personnel Regulations, in addition to the general suitability screening, individuals applying for or occupying safety sensitive positions are subject to the following checks and tests:

  • Criminal background check;
  • Traffic record check (as applicable);
  • Pre-employment drug and alcohol test;
  • Reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol test;
  • Post-accident or incident drug and alcohol test;
  • Random drug and alcohol test; and
  • Return-to-duty or follow-up drug and alcohol test.

RESIDENCY PREFERENCE

A person applying for a position in the Career Service, Educational Service, Management Supervisory Service, a line attorney position in the Legal Service (series 905), or an attorney position in the Excepted Service (series 905) who is a bona fide District resident AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION for the position may be awarded a 10-point residency preference over non-District applicants, unless the person declines the preference points. If selected, the person shall be required to present proof of bona fide District residency and maintain such residency for 7 consecutive years from the effective date of the appointment. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the 7-year period will result in forfeiture of employment.

EEO Statement:  The District of Columbia Government does not discriminate or retaliate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,  pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, family responsibilities, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, homeless status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, participation in a legally protected activity, parental status, matriculation, personal appearance, credit information, status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, sexual offense, or stalking, military service, or other non-merit factor.

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