Van Driver (Part-time) (Local Government)

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, reliable, and courteous transportation for senior adults and wheelchair-dependent individuals
• Operate a County vehicle for long-distance daily travel while maintaining a focus on consumer comfort
• Assist consumers with boarding, exiting, and navigating uneven or unpaved paths with dignity
• Communicate effectively with consumers, dispatch, and agency staff through direct interaction and radio use
• Utilize electronic tablets and other approved tools to access schedules and document services

Schedule

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 is not an option in this position.

Requirements

• One year of employment which required operation of a motor vehicle as a regular duty; or any equivalent combination of experience and training
• Possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license
• No suspension of driver’s license within the last three years
• Meet the PA residency requirement
• Ability to perform essential job functions

Legal Requirements

A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and drug screening, a background investigation, and submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance. This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.