Meal Transporter (Local Government) - Lebanon Co Area Agency on Aging (Part-Time Multiple Vacancies)

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2025-31527-L0885. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM AUGUST 14, 2025 TO AUGUST 27, 2025, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

If you possess a steady hand on the wheel, a keen eye for detail, and a genuine concern for the welfare of others, we have an exciting opportunity for you. Consider applying for the part-time, on-call position of Substitute Meal Transporter with the Lebanon County Area Agency on Aging. In this role, you will play a crucial part in delivering essential services to individuals aged 60 and older, a demographic that is rapidly expanding. This position not only allows you to utilize your driving skills but also enables you to make a meaningful impact in your community. If you are ready to contribute to the well-being of our senior citizens while earning a paycheck, we encourage you to apply today and become a vital member of our team!

Your journey with us will commence with an intensive training program lasting around six weeks, during which you will familiarize yourself with the various routes utilized for delivering meals to eligible seniors throughout Lebanon County. Following this training period, you will play a crucial role in our team by assisting with these vital deliveries on an on-call basis. Your responsibilities will encompass ordering and documenting meals each delivery day, as well as promptly reporting any changes in the consumers' conditions to the office. In your interactions with our seniors, you will have the opportunity to offer compassion and empathy, acknowledging their challenges while celebrating their achievements. By dedicating your time to this cause, you will help ensure that the elderly members of our community remain nourished, connected, and supported alongside our dedicated team.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Part-time training, employment is on call as needed after training.
• Note: Selected candidate must use their own personal vehicle to deliver meals. In addition to the hourly rate, selected candidate will receive the current IRS mileage rate.
• Work hours are 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM, Monday - Friday. Hours are subject to change depending on weather or traffic.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Six months of experience which required operation of a motor vehicle as a regular duty; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements:

Conditions of Employment:

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.
• Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Lebanon County. If no eligible candidates who live within Lebanon County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

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).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• 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.

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 www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html 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.

• 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.