What are the responsibilities and job description for the Van Driver (Local Government) - Wayne County Area Agency on Aging position at Commonwealth of Pennsylvania?
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.Don’t miss this opportunity—apply today and start making a difference!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position focuses on providing safe and courteous transportation for older adults and wheelchair users. It is a hands-on role that supports consumers through reliable service and kind communication. As a Van Driver, you will perform the following duties:
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
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. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
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.Don’t miss this opportunity—apply today and start making a difference!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position focuses on providing safe and courteous transportation for older adults and wheelchair users. It is a hands-on role that supports consumers through reliable service and kind communication. As a Van Driver, you will perform the following duties:
- Transportation Safety: Operate a County vehicle safely to help consumers get to appointments
- Rider Assistance: Help consumers board, exit, and move along uneven or unpaved paths with care and dignity
- Technology Skills: Use an assigned tablet and approved devices to review schedules and complete required program records
- Communication: Maintain clear, consistent communication with dispatch, agency staff, and consumers
- Professional Conduct: Demonstrate patience, professionalism, and reliability throughout all job duties
- Part-time employment, 14-21 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.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training 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 . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
- 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.
- 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).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- 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).
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. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
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.