Van Driver (Part-Time) (Local Government)

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

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Honesdale, PA, seeks dependable part-time van drivers to provide door-to-door transportation for seniors and residents using wheelchairs. You will ensure safe, courteous travel, assist with boarding, and maintain clear communications with dispatch and riders.

You will operate tablets for schedules and records, stay professional, and work independently to support independence and dignity on every trip. This role requires PA residency and a valid PA driver’s license.

Qualifications

• One year of driving experience or equivalent.
• Strong communication and reliability are essential.
• Ability to use tablets and approved devices for scheduling and records.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport passengers on daily routes following policies.
• Assist riders with boarding, exiting, and moving on varied surfaces.
• Maintain clear communication with riders, dispatch, and staff via radio or direct talk.
• Operate tablets to access schedules and record transportation details.
• Demonstrate patience, professionalism, and reliability while working independently.

Skills

Communication skills

Reliability

Tech proficiency

Tools

Tablets

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 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. Applicants must have strong communication skills, reliability, and the ability to use electronic tablets and other technology.

This role focuses on providing safe and courteous transportation to senior adults and individuals who use wheelchairs. You will support their comfort, dignity, and independence throughout each trip. As a Part-time Van Driver, you will perform the following duties:

• Safe Transport: Drive consumers safely over daily routes while following all policies and procedures
• Passenger Support: Assist individuals with boarding, exiting, and moving across uneven or unpaved pathways
• Clear Communication: Maintain steady communication with consumers, dispatch, and staff through direct conversation and radio use
• Technology Use: Operate tablets and approved devices to access schedules and record transportation details
• Professional Conduct: Show patience, professionalism, and reliability while working independently

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Part-time employment (14 to 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.

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

• This position requires possession of 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 Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and drug screening.
• You must pass a background investigation.
• 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.