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

$13.82 Hourly Wayne County, PA Civil Service Permanent Part-Time

CS-2026-57350-L0886

Local Government AN Wayne Co Aaa 08/31/2026 9/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

L0886

80001345 Non-Union LG LG 88101164 Wayne County Area Agency on Aging 323 Tenth Street Honesdale, Pennsylvania 18431 Michelle Valinski View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io

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. Applicants must have strong communication skills, reliability, and the ability to use electronic tablets and other technology.

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 Work Schedule and Additional Information: 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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. Special Requirement: You must possess a valid Pennsylvania driver's license. Condition of Employment: No suspension of driver's license within the last three years. Other Requirements: 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. Legal Requirements: 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. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). Other information: If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania