Van Driver - Part-Time (Local Government)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Wayne County, PA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

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 today! This position supports the transportation needs of consumers by providing safe travel and positive daily interaction. As a part-time Van Driver, you will perform the following duties: Safe Transportation: Drive county vehicles an average of 150 miles each day while ensuring passenger comfort Consumer Assistance: Help senior adults and wheelchair dependent persons with boarding and exiting in various conditions Communication Skills: Communicate clearly with consumers and staff through person to person interaction and two way radio Schedule Adaptation: Adjust to daily route changes and maintain flexibility in service needs Social Support: Provide friendly interaction and positive social contact throughout the day.

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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Dependable, compassionate drivers
• Enjoy helping others, working independently, and making a difference in your community
• Strong communication skills and reliability are essential

Responsibilities

• Drive county vehicles an average of 150 miles each day while ensuring passenger comfort
• Help senior adults and wheelchair dependent persons with boarding and exiting in various conditions
• Communicate clearly with consumers and staff through person to person interaction and two way radio
• Adjust to daily route changes and maintain flexibility in service needs
• Provide friendly interaction and positive social contact throughout the day

Benefits

• Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
• Accommodations due to a disability can be discussed with the interviewer in advance.

What This Job Offers

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