Van Driver (Local Government)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Wayne County, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Wayne County Transportation Department is seeking qualified applicants for a position providing door-to-door transportation services to county residents. This role requires strong communication skills, dependability, and the ability to work independently while assisting individuals in accessing essential services. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the community. Enhance the mobility of consumers by providing professional and accessible transportation in a safe, reliable, comfortable and courteous manner. Operate county vehicle an average of 150 miles each day. This is an opportunity to provide transportation service as well as social contact for our consumers (includes senior adults and wheelchair-dependent persons). Chance to work independently. 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. Ability to easily adjust in daily schedule. Must be a people-person as you will be providing important assistance and socialization 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.
• 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
• Dependability
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent communication skills, both person to person and via two-way radio.
• People-person

Responsibilities

• Enhance the mobility of consumers by providing professional and accessible transportation in a safe, reliable, comfortable and courteous manner.
• Operate county vehicle an average of 150 miles each day.
• Provide transportation service as well as social contact for consumers (includes senior adults and wheelchair-dependent persons).
• Assist consumers, including senior adults and wheelchair-dependent consumers along rough payment or unpaved paths.
• Adjust in daily schedule.
• Provide important assistance and socialization throughout the day.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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