# Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operator)

Hiring organization: [Veterans Health Administration](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/veterans-health-administration)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/6ec26423-82cb-4977-96d9-180007125fcc

Listed on Veterans Health Administration's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Location: Huntington, WV
- Salary: 22 – 26 USD per hour

## Summary

This is a general laborer position at a VA hospital that involves moving furniture and equipment, operating forklifts and hand carts, and performing light carpentry and maintenance tasks. The role suits someone with experience handling heavy equipment and materials who enjoys varied manual work in a healthcare facility setting.

_Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration's wording._

## Required

- Valid driver's license
- Ability to operate heavy power equipment and hand equipment safely
- Basic hand tool knowledge for minor carpentry work
- Ability to recognize health and safety hazards
- Frequent lifting and moving of heavy objects up to 40 pounds
- Ability to work from ladders

## Nice to have

- Experience with carpentry or woodworking
- Experience with eye-hand coordination tasks
- Experience with machine shop work practices

Apply on Veterans Health Administration's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/889659700