Van Driver PartTime (Local Government)

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

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Part-time Van Driver to assist older adults, ensuring safe transportation and reliable service. You will drive agency vehicles, assist passengers getting in and out, conduct daily vehicle checks, and report issues to the dispatcher.

The role emphasizes clear communication and professional conduct during daily operations. The position operates from early morning to evening, Monday through Friday with limited Saturday hours, and telework is not available.

Qualifications

• One year of employment which required operation of a motor vehicle.
• Ability to operate a variety of agency vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Drive a variety of agency vehicles to transport consumers.
• Provide safe and supportive door-to-door service, including helping consumers on and off the vehicle and carrying packages.
• Follow agency mission and training practices to ensure professional, safe transportation.
• Communicate with office staff through two-way radio, mobile data tablet, or cellphone.
• Complete daily maintenance checks and report problems.
• Pick up and drop off consumers according to assigned schedules.

Skills

Vehicle operation

Job description

Part-time Van Drivers help older adults travel safely to important destinations and support the daily operations of the agency. This role focuses on dependable service, clear communication, and professional conduct. As a Part-time Van Driver, you will perform the following duties:

• Vehicle Operation:Drive a variety of agency vehicles to transport consumers as listed on the mobile data tablet
• Door-to-Door Assistance:Provide safe and supportive door-to-door service, including helping consumers on and off the vehicle and carrying packages
• Safety Compliance:Follow agency mission and training practices to ensure professional, safe, reliable, comfortable, and courteous transportation
• Communication Duties:Communicate with office staff through two-way radio, mobile data tablet, or cellphone
• Vehicle Care:Complete daily maintenance checks, report problems, and clean and disinfect the vehicle each day
• Schedule Management:Pick up and drop off consumers according to assigned schedules and report schedule issues to the dispatcher

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.

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.

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.