Van Driver - Part-Time (Local Government)

The Position

Looking for a rewarding part-time opportunity? Located in Honesdale, PA, Wayne County Transportation Department is now hiring a dependable and compassionate individual to provide door-to-door transportation services for county residents. This is a great part-time job for someone who enjoys helping others, working independently, and making a real difference in the community. Strong communication skills and reliability are essential. Join a team that helps residents access important services while serving the local community. Apply today!

Description Of Work

Part Time Van Drivers support consumers by ensuring safe, comfortable, and reliable travel throughout the county. This role blends independence with meaningful daily interaction. As a Part Time Van Driver, you will perform the following duties:

• Safe Transportation: Provide daily travel in a county vehicle while ensuring comfort and courtesy for all consumers
• Schedule Adaptation: Adjust to changes in routes, timing, and travel needs throughout the day
• Consumer Assistance: Help senior adults and wheelchair-dependent individuals
• Clear Communication: Use strong person to person skills and two way radio communication to support safe and timely service
• Professional Conduct: Maintain reliability, patience, and a positive approach during all consumer interactions

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Part-time employment, approximately 14 to 21+ hours per week
• Transportation operates 4:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with limited hours on Saturday.
• 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:

• This position requires possession of 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.
• 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.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and drug screening.

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.

Benefit packages are determined by the county and may vary. Please contact the applicable county human resource office directly to inquire about a specific benefit package.