Van Driver (Local Government) - Wayne County Area Agency on Aging (Multiple Vacancies)

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. Strong communication skills and reliability are essential.

About the role

Your work 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 to work independently and become a dependable part of our community.

Responsibilities

• Provide Transportation: Operate county vehicle an average of 150 miles each day
• Assist Door-to-Door: Willingly and patiently assist consumers, including senior adults and wheelchair-dependent consumers along rough pavement or unpaved paths, from the door of their home, on and off the vehicle, and to the door of their drop-off location
• Participate in Teamwork: Communicate effectively both person-to-person and via two-way radio, follow directions listed on a mobile tablet, and easily adjust in daily schedule to meet consumer needs
• Support Social Contact: Be a people-person as you will be providing important assistance and socialization throughout the day, while following a schedule
• Help Ensure Safety: Contact a dispatcher to help correct any scheduling conflicts; complete the daily pre-trip checklist and report any issues or changes; participate in agency training

Schedule

• 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 is not an option for this position

Requirements

• Minimum Experience and Training: 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
• Pass a background investigation, medical examination, and drug screening
• Submit and obtain approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance
• Able to perform essential job functions