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

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 supports the transportation needs of consumers by providing safe travel and positive daily interaction. As a part-time Van Driver, you will perform the following duties:

• Safe Transportation: Drive county vehicles an average of 150 miles each day while ensuring passenger comfort
• Consumer Assistance: Help senior adults and wheelchair dependent persons with boarding and exiting in various conditions
• Communication Skills: Communicate clearly with consumers and staff through person to person interaction and two-way radio
• Schedule Adaptation: Adjust to daily route changes and maintain flexibility in service needs
• Social Support: Provide friendly interaction and positive social contact throughout the day

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Part-time employment, approximately 14 to 21+ hours per week
• Transportation operates 4:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Monday through Friday with limited hours on Saturday
• 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.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.