Van Driver (Local Government)

Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvania; Honesdale (Wayne County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Wayne County, PA seeks a dependable Part-time Van Driver to provide door-to-door transportation for county residents, with a focus on seniors and mobility-impaired individuals. You will help riders access appointments, services, and activities, delivering friendly, reliable support in a community setting.

Responsibilities include assisting passengers on/off, ensuring safety, communicating with dispatch, and recording transportation activities with tablets.

Qualifications

• One year of employment requiring operation of a motor vehicle as a regular duty, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.
• No suspension of driver’s license within the last three years.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, reliable door-to-door transportation for seniors and mobility-impaired riders.
• Help riders board, exit, and move safely while maintaining dignity and comfort.
• Maintain clear communication with riders, dispatch, and agency staff.
• Use tablets and approved tools to access schedules and document activities.
• Demonstrate patience, reliability, and professionalism while working independently.

Skills

Communication

Reliability

Tech literacy

Job description

Are you ready to make a difference in your community? Located in scenic Honesdale, PA, the Wayne County Transportation Department is looking for a dependable, compassionate driver 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.

Applicant must have strong communication skills, reliability, and the ability to use electronic tablets and other technology. Don’t miss this opportunity—apply today and start making a difference!

This role focuses on providing safe, dependable transportation and supportive interaction for senior adults and individuals using mobility devices. As a Part-time Van Driver, you will perform the following duties:

• Transportation Services:Provide safe, reliable travel for senior adults and wheelchair-dependent individuals in accordance with policies
• Passenger Assistance:Help riders board, exit, and move across uneven pathways while maintaining safety, dignity, and comfort
• Communication:Maintain clear interaction with consumers, dispatch, and agency staff through conversation and radio communication
• Technology Use:Use tablets and approved tools to access schedules, record transportation activities, and complete required program documentation
• Professional Conduct:Demonstrate patience, strong communication, and professionalism while working independently

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Part-time employment
• Work hours: Transportation operates 4:00AM to 9:00PM, 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.

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 PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow 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.

Veterans

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

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.

• 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.