Community Services Worker IV (Senior Center Driver)

Community Services Worker IV (Senior Center Driver)

Salary

$17.36 - $21.11 Hourly

Location

New Castle County Gilliam Building, 77 Reads Way, New Castle, DE

Job Type

Regular Part-time

Job Number

00283

Department

Community Services

Division

Community Services

Opening Date

07/13/2026

Closing Date

8/3/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

New Castle County Department of Community Services has openings for recurring part-time Senior Center Bus Driver positions. These positions are scheduled for no more than 25 hours per week on a year-round basis. Applicants must be 18 years of age with one to three years of relevant work experience preferred and possess a high school diploma or GED; and a valid Delaware CDL License Class B with Passenger Endorsement.

New Castle County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

JOB DESCRIPTION

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs advanced supervisory skilled or technical work performing various assignments and duties within the Department of Community Services; does related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: An employee in this class performs at a higher level of skill than a Community Services Worker Ill aiding the Department of Community Services as a Barn Worker, Library Program Coordinator, Recreation Coordinator, Senior Center Driver, or Front Desk Receptionist & Facility Monitor. Work is performed independently with no direct supervision or under general supervision. Barn workers are considered essential personnel.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative only)

Senior Center Driver

• Drives Senior Center bus, commercial drivers license required;
• Assists clients with boarding and exiting the vehicles;
• Carries packages for the clients;
• Places walkers and canes on/off bus;
• Assists at the senior center, as needed;
• May require work on a computer;
• Does basic maintenance for the vehicles including cleaning and sweeping of vehicles;
• Requires extensive unassisted standing and/or walking, often on uneven ground and

ability to climb stairs.

• Requires regular bending, crouching, twisting, pushing, lifting;
• Must possess a valid CDL with passenger endorsement driver's license.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Comprehensive knowledge of the rules and regulations of the area to which the employee is assigned; ability to supervise others; ability to communicate courteously and effectively, both verbally and in writing; ability to maintain records and prepare written reports; dependability; ability to efficiently use a personal computer with various computer software programs such as word processing and spreadsheets.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: At least three (3) years of experience in work related to the duties to be performed (experience must have been at the supervisory level if the duties of the position require supervision); or an equivalent combination of experience, education or training directly related to the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Preference may be given to applicants who are bilingual in Spanish and English.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid Delaware commercial drivers license Class B. Must pass a Class Ill County physical examination. Must pass a drug screening and criminal background check. Barn Worker position must pass Class III County physical examination with increased weight requirement of 50 lbs.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Carol Dougherty

Community Services Coordinator • Sports & Athletics

Carol.Dougherty@newcastlede.gov

01

Do you possess a valid Delaware Class B License? If yes, please provide your drivers license number, state of issue and expiration date.

02

If you responded that you possess a valid Delaware CDL Blass B License, does this license have a Passenger endorsement?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess a High School diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer New Castle County Government

Address 87 Reads Way

New Castle, Delaware, 19720

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nccde