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Job description
Salary
$13.82 Hourly
Location
Wayne County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Part-Time
Job Number
CS- -L0886
Department
Local Government
Division
AN Wayne Co Aaa
Opening Date
09/24/2026
Closing Date
10/7/ :59 PM Eastern
Job Code
L0886
Position Number
Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.
Union
Non-Union
Bargaining Unit
LG
Pay Group
LG
Bureau / Division Code
Bureau / Division
Wayne County Area Agency on Aging
Worksite Address
323 Tenth Street
City
Honesdale, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
18431
Contact Name
Michelle Valinski
Contact Phone
Contact Email
THE POSITION
NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS- -L0886. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 TO SEPTEMBER 14, 2026, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.
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. Do not miss this opportunity-apply today and start making a difference!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This role centers on providing safe and dependable transportation services for consumers throughout the county. As a Part-time Van Driver, you will perform the following duties:
Safe Transport: Provide safe, reliable, and courteous transportation for senior adults and wheelchair-dependent individuals
Vehicle Operation: Operate a County vehicle for long-distance daily travel while maintaining a focus on consumer comfort
Boarding Assistance: Assist consumers with boarding, exiting, and navigating uneven or unpaved paths with dignity
Clear Communication: Communicate effectively with consumers, dispatch, and agency staff through direct interaction and radio use
Technology Use: Utilize electronic tablets and other approved tools to access schedules and document services
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
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: 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 Guidelines.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
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.
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.
Veterans:
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 and click on Veterans.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
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.
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.