Van Driver (Local Government) - Wayne County Area Agency on Aging

Summary

The Position

Are you ready to make a difference in your community? Located in scenic Honesdale, PA, the Wayne County Transportation Department is looking for dependable, compassionate drivers to provide essential door-to-door transportation for county residents.

This rewarding role helps seniors and other community members get to important appointments, services, and daily activities while providing friendly, reliable support. If you enjoy helping others, working independently, and being a trusted part of your community, we encourage you to apply.

Applicants must have strong communication skills, reliability, and the ability to use electronic tablets and other technology. Do not miss this opportunity-apply today and start making a difference!

Description Of Work

This position provides safe, reliable, and courteous transportation services to consumers in accordance with County, departmental, and applicable Commonwealth of Pennsylvania policies and procedures. Success relies on strong communication skills, patience, professionalism, and the ability to work independently while providing dependable transportation and social support to consumers. As a Van Driver, you will perform the following duties:

• Safe Driving: Operate a county vehicle averaging approximately 150 miles per day while transporting senior adults and wheelchair-dependent individuals
• Door-to-Door Service: Assist consumers with boarding, exiting, and navigating uneven or unpaved pathways while ensuring their safety, dignity, and comfort
• Communication: Maintain effective communication with consumers, dispatch, and agency staff through person-to-person interaction and two-way radio operation
• Record Keeping: Utilize electronic tablets and other approved technology to access schedules, document transportation services, and complete required program records

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Part-time employment, 14-21+ hours per week.
• Transportation operates 4:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Monday through Friday and limited hours on Saturdays
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Required Experience, Training & Eligibility

Qualifications

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of employment which required operation of a motor vehicle as a regular duty; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirement:

• You must possess a valid Pennsylvania driver's license.

Condition of Employment:

• No suspension of driver's license within the last three years.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and drug screening.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law. Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

Examination Information

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. You may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

Job Description

The Position

Are you ready to make a difference in your community? Located in scenic Honesdale, PA, the Wayne County Transportation Department is looking for dependable, compassionate drivers to provide essential door-to-door transportation for county residents.

This rewarding role helps seniors and other community members get to important appointments, services, and daily activities while providing friendly, reliable support. If you enjoy helping others, working independently, and being a trusted part of your community, we encourage you to apply.

Applicants must have strong communication skills, reliability, and the ability to use electronic tablets and other technology. Do not miss this opportunity-apply today and start making a difference!

Description Of Work

This position provides safe, reliable, and courteous transportation services to consumers in accordance with County, departmental, and applicable Commonwealth of Pennsylvania policies and procedures. Success relies on strong communication skills, patience, professionalism, and the ability to work independently while providing dependable transportation and social support to consumers. As a Van Driver, you will perform the following duties:

• Safe Driving: Operate a county vehicle averaging approximately 150 miles per day while transporting senior adults and wheelchair-dependent individuals
• Door-to-Door Service: Assist consumers with boarding, exiting, and navigating uneven or unpaved pathways while ensuring their safety, dignity, and comfort
• Communication: Maintain effective communication with consumers, dispatch, and agency staff through person-to-person interaction and two-way radio operation
• Record Keeping: Utilize electronic tablets and other approved technology to access schedules, document transportation services, and complete required program records

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Part-time employment, 14-21+ hours per week.
• Transportation operates 4:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Monday through Friday and limited hours on Saturdays
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Required Experience, Training & Eligibility

Qualifications

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of employment which required operation of a motor vehicle as a regular duty; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirement:

• You must possess a valid Pennsylvania driver's license.

Condition of Employment:

• No suspension of driver's license within the last three years.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and drug screening.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law. Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

Examination Information

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. You may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.