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

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team that offers vital transportation services to the community. This part-time role allows you to provide essential door-to-door transportation, ensuring residents, especially seniors and individuals with disabilities, receive the support they need. You'll engage with clients, offering companionship while driving a county vehicle. Strong communication skills and a personable demeanor are essential as you navigate daily schedules and assist clients in a safe and courteous manner. If you are passionate about making a difference and enjoy independent work, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• One year of experience operating a motor vehicle as a regular duty.
• Possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide door-to-door transportation services to residents in need.
• Drive a county vehicle for an average of 150 miles daily.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Patience

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Two-way radio

Job description

Are you passionate about assisting others? Do people often turn to you for a listening ear? If you have a love for driving and prefer working on your own, consider becoming part of our Wayne County Transportation team. This role allows you to engage with and offer essential door-to-door transportation services to residents in need. Apply today to make a meaningful impact in the community while improving the lives of those we serve!

In this position, you will play a vital role in improving consumer mobility by delivering professional and accessible transportation services in a safe, dependable, comfortable, and courteous manner. You will drive a county vehicle for an average of 150 miles daily. This role not only involves providing transportation but also offers social interaction for our clients, including senior adults and individuals who rely on wheelchairs. It presents an excellent opportunity for independent work. Strong communication skills are essential, both in person and through two-way radio. A willingness and patience to assist consumers, particularly senior adults, and those in wheelchairs, along uneven or unpaved surfaces is required. Flexibility in adapting to daily schedules is necessary, and a personable demeanor is crucial, as you will be offering significant assistance and companionship throughout the day.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Part-time employment, 14 to 21+ hours per week.
• Work hours vary between 4:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Limited hours on Saturday.
• 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 the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Lackawanna, Monroe, Pike, Susquehanna, or Wayne counties. If no eligible candidates who live within these counties apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
• 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 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.

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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at [e-mail].

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.