Home Meal Delivery Driver - Madison Co. SAWC

LOCATIONS

Huntsville, AR

POSITION TYPE

Part Time Hourly

EMPLOYEE TYPE

Employee

WORK MODEL

On Site SALARY Starting $11.00 Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Home Delivered Meal Vehicle Driver is directly supervised by the CENTER DIRECTOR and generally supervised by the

DIRECTOR OF SENIOR SERVICES.

Operates vehicle in accordance with all traffic laws; adheres to preventive maintenance guidelines; keeps accurate records; assures security of vehicle; reports promptly any accidents involving vehicle; delivers meals; performs general maintenance at Senior Center; attends drivers' training when scheduled; performs other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

OPERATES

VEHICLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL TRAFFIC LAWS

drives vehicle in a safe and stable manner, following all traffic laws; prevents smoking, eating or drinking on vehicle; and assists in planning routes to offer maximum service at minimum mileage; notifies clients in advance of route changes or cancellations.

FOLLOWS PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES

performs daily pre/post inspection of vehicle at beginning and end of route; monitors mechanical condition and safety of vehicle daily; reports needed repairs to Center Director immediately; reports maintenance needs based on Preventive Maintenance Program guidelines; keeps records of maintenance and repairs according to guidelines; cleans vehicle routinely (washes exterior weekly and sweeps or vacuums interior daily).

KEEPS ACCURATE RECORDS

completes Daily Vehicle Log as required and submits to Center Director by end of each workday; completes Home-Delivered Meal Route Form (if applicable) and submits to Center Director at end of route; records maintenance/repair information to include odometer readings at time of each incident; ensures all fuel invoices contain vehicle number, license plate number, odometer reading and driver's signature.

ASSURES SECURITY OF VEHICLE

parks vehicle in safe, approved location; locks all doors and windows when vehicle is unattended; maintains a locking gas cap to protect from vandalism; reports vandalism immediately.

REPORTS PROMPTLY ANY ACCIDENT INVOLVING VEHICLE OR CLIENT

notifies Center Director (or Director of Senior Services in supervisor's absence) immediately of all accidents; reports vehicle accidents to local law enforcement agency; completes accident reports promptly and submits to Director of Senior Services.

DELIVERS MEALS

packs meals in insulated containers to preserve temperatures; maintains proper temperature by keeping containers closed except when removing meals; conducts temperature checks of meals as required and records results; carry meals inside each house and assists clients in opening cartons; returns meals to the Center when clients are not home; reports any problems concerning clients' condition to Center Director.

PERFORMS GENERAL MAINTENANCE AT SENIOR CENTER

returns to the center promptly at end of route and performs such janitorial duties as cleaning floors (sweeping and mopping), cleaning rest rooms (sweeping and mopping floors; refilling paper goods; cleaning sink and stool; emptying trash, etc.), and carrying out trash to outside receptacle.

WILL ATTEND ALL JOB-RELATED TRAINING AS REQUIRED. PERFORMS OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED. KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, SKILLS

Knowledge of Arkansas driving regulations Knowledge of roads and area assigned in routes Ability to perform minimal heavy lifting and carrying Ability to determine vehicle maintenance needs

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The formal education equivalent of Grammar school, i.e., must be able to read, write, speak and understand English. Must be 25 years of age or older. Other job-related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements upon approval of the Board of Directors' Personnel Committee if such substitution does not violate program regulations and requirements.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

By the time employment begins, must have a current Arkansas Driver's License; have no citations listed on driving record. (Driving record which results in non-coverage by agency's insurance carrier will result in termination from job Will attend job-related training as required. Must maintain clear driving record and Criminal Record status. Will attend job related training as required.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to communicate with employees, supervisors and other contacts verbally and/or in writing Ability to understand and follow complicated verbal and written instructions, guidelines, policies and procedures Ability to handle stressful situations Ability to complete complex paperwork/forms required to document time and work completed Ability to make decisions and do problem solving Ability to maintain an acceptable attendance pattern Ability to do multi-tasking with minimal errors Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time Ability to grasp, reach, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, climb and move about freely Ability to travel both short and long distances Ability to lift objects up to 25 pounds Ability to work with minimal supervision Ability to work as a team member Ability to perform duties in accordance with safety guidelines Basic Qualifications Must have formal education equivalent of Grammar school. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English. Must be 25 years of age or older. Must have a current Arkansas Driver's License by the time employment begins with no citations listed on your driving record. Must have a clear criminal record. Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time. Ability to grasp, reach, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, climb, and move about freely. Ability to travel both short and long distances. Ability to lift objects up to 25 pounds.