Van Driver (Part-Time) (Local Government)

About the role

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

• 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

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 available for this position.

Pay

In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

Skills

Strong communication skills, reliability, and the ability to use electronic tablets and other technology.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Must meet Pennsylvania residency requirement (see Residency Guidelines for details).
• Ability to perform essential job functions.

Requirements

• Conditional offer of employment requires a medical examination and drug screening.
• Must pass a background investigation.
• Position falls under the Child Protective Services Law; requires submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.