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

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Wayne County, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking for a rewarding part-time job? The Wayne County Transportation Department in Honesdale, PA is hiring dependable, compassionate drivers to provide door-to-door transportation for county residents, including helping seniors access essential services and appointments. If you enjoy helping others, working independently, and making a difference in your community, this opportunity is for you. Strong communication skills and reliability are essential. Apply and make a difference today! In this part-time Van Driver position, you will enhance the mobility of consumers by providing professional and accessible transportation in a safe, reliable, comfortable, and courteous manner. This is a great chance for a people-person to work independently while directly helping the community.

Requirements

• One year of employment which required operation of a motor vehicle as a regular duty; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
• You must possess a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.
• No suspension of driver’s license within the last three years.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Strong communication skills and reliability are essential.
• If you enjoy helping others, working independently, and making a difference in your community, this opportunity is for you.

Responsibilities

• Operate a county vehicle an average of 150 miles each day to provide transportation service to our consumers including senior adults and wheelchair-dependent persons
• Excellent communication skills required, both person to person and via two-way radio
• Willingness and patience to assist consumers, including senior adults and wheelchair-dependent consumers, along rough payment or unpaved paths
• Easily adjust in daily schedule to help meet consumer needs
• Provide important assistance and socialization while following a schedule to help multiple consumers throughout the day

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed