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

THE POSITION

The Van Driver (Local Government) role with the Wayne County Area Agency on Aging offers a meaningful way to support residents in your community. You will help individuals reach important appointments and services that improve their daily lives. This position is perfect for someone who values independence, compassion, and teamwork. Join a team that makes safe and reliable transportation a reality for local seniors and consumers—apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports residents by providing safe, reliable, and courteous transportation throughout the county. The role involves strong communication, daily route navigation, and supportive assistance for senior and wheelchair-dependent riders. As a Van Driver (Local Government), you will perform the following duties:

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  Safe Transport: Operate county vehicles and transport riders with care and professionalism
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  Rider Assistance: Help passengers board, exit, and move safely along various paths and walkways
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  Route Navigation: Follow daily schedules and adjust to route changes as needed
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  Communication Skills: Use clear communication in person and through two-way radio interactions
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  Vehicle Care: Conduct basic checks and maintain cleanliness and safety of assigned vehicles
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  Community Support: Provide friendly social interaction while assisting riders throughout the day

• 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
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  Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
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  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

• 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.

• No suspension of driver’s license within the last three years.

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and drug screening.
• 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.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
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  Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

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.