What are the responsibilities and job description for the Van Driver (Part-Time) (Local Government) position at Commonwealth of PA?
THE POSITION
Are you ready to make a difference in your community? Located in scenic Honesdale, PA, the Wayne County Transportation Department is looking for dependable, compassionate drivers to provide essential door-to-door transportation for county residents. This rewarding role helps seniors and other community members get to important appointments, services, and daily activities while providing friendly, reliable support. If you enjoy helping others, working independently, and being a trusted part of your community, we encourage you to apply. Applicants must have strong communication skills, reliability, and the ability to use electronic tablets and other technology. Do not miss this opportunity—apply today and start making a difference!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This role focuses on providing safe and courteous transportation to senior adults and individuals who use wheelchairs. You will support their comfort, dignity, and independence throughout each trip. As a Part-time Van Driver, you will perform the following duties:
- Safe Transport: Drive consumers safely over daily routes while following all policies and procedures
- Passenger Support: Assist individuals with boarding, exiting, and moving across uneven or unpaved pathways
- Clear Communication: Maintain steady communication with consumers, dispatch, and staff through direct conversation and radio use
- Technology Use: Operate tablets and approved devices to access schedules and record transportation details
- Professional Conduct: Show patience, professionalism, and reliability while working independently
- Part-time employment (14 to 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.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
- One year of employment which required operation of a motor vehicle as a regular duty; or
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
- This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.
- No suspension of driver’s license within the last three years.
- You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
- 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.
- Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
- All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
- 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.
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
- 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.
Benefit packages are determined by the county and may vary. Please contact the applicable county human resource office directly to inquire about a specific benefit package.
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Retirement PlanSalary : $14