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

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania•Wayne County, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides safe, reliable, and courteous transportation services to consumers in accordance with County, departmental, and applicable Commonwealth of Pennsylvania policies and procedures. Success relies on strong communication skills, patience, professionalism, and the ability to work independently while providing dependable transportation and social support to consumers.

Requirements

One year of employment which required operation of a motor vehicle as a regular duty; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Possess a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.
No suspension of driver’s license within the last three years.
Meet the PA residency requirement.
Able to perform essential job functions.
Pass a background investigation.
Pass a medical examination and drug screening.
Satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

Nice To Haves

Strong communication skills
Reliability
Ability to use electronic tablets and other technology
Patience
Professionalism
Ability to work independently

Responsibilities

Operate a county vehicle averaging approximately 150 miles per day while transporting senior adults and wheelchair-dependent individuals
Assist consumers with boarding, exiting, and navigating uneven or unpaved pathways while ensuring their safety, dignity, and comfort
Maintain effective communication with consumers, dispatch, and agency staff through person-to-person interaction and two-way radio operation
Utilize electronic tablets and other approved technology to access schedules, document transportation services, and complete required program records